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Which have been the top 10

hottest summers in the UK?
While sunny weather is welcome, consistently
high temperatures can be draining to cope
with – especially in London

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By Rachael Davies

15 June 2023

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L ondon is in the midst of a heatwave and

there are fears that 2023 could be the
hottest year on record.

According to global average

temperaturestaken so far in June, the world is
experiencing temperatures nearly 1C above
levels previously recorded for the same
month, based on data going back to 1976.

Climate scientists warned that “remarkable

global warmth” so far in June, breached a 1.5C
increase even when compared with pre-
industrial periods.

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whole of England amid hot weather

Indeed, three of the top 10 hottest summers

on record have taken place in the last five
years, demonstrating a rising trend of
increasing temperatures.

As the summer heat gets underway in the UK,

here is a look back at some of the hottest
summers we’ve ever had.

What have been the top 10 hottest

summers on record?
When it comes to the top 10 hottest summers
ever recorded in the UK, we need to look at
the average temperature for the season.

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Here’s a look at the top 10 ranking of hottest

summers since 1884, according to this metric
using data from the Met Office:

1. 2018: Average temperature of 15.76C

2. 2006: Average temperature of 15.75C
3. 2003: Average temperature of 15.74C
4. 2022: Average temperature of 15.72C
5. 1976: Average temperature of 15.7C
6. 1995: Average temperature of 15.52C
7. 1933: Average temperature of 15.38C
8. 1899: Average temperature of 15.29C
9. 1947: Average temperature of 15.29C
10. 2021: Average temperature of 15.27C

What have been the top 10 hottest

days on record?
Of course, a year having the hottest average
temperature doesn’t mean it also has the
highest temperature.

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Here’s a look at the hottest temperatures ever

recorded in the UK and where they were
recorded.

1. 40.3C, July 19, 2022 in Coningsby,

Lincolnshire
2. 38.7C, July 25, 2019 in Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire
3. 38.5C, August 10, 2003 in Faversham,
Kent
4. 38.2C, July 18, 2022 in Pitsford,
Northamptonshire[6]
5. 37.8C , July 31, 2020 in Heathrow, Greater
London
6. 37.1C, August 3, 1990 in Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire
7. 36.7C, July 1, 2015 in Heathrow, Greater
London
8. 36.7C, August 9, 1911 in Raunds,
Northamptonshire
9. 36.6C, August 2, 1990 in Worcester,
Worcestershire
10. 36.5C, July 19, 2006 in Wisley, Surrey

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