# European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-10**: Copernicus confirms June-July temperature record — EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service releases data showing Western Europe's average June-July temperature reached 21.62°C, breaking the 2022 record.
- **2026-07**: July breaks global sea surface temperature record — Beyond extreme land heat, July 2026 sets a new record for highest average sea surface temperature (20.96°C) in extra-polar oceans, aided by developing El Niño.
- **2026-06**: Record June heat — June temperatures soar, contributing to the hottest June on record for Western Europe, with high-pressure systems trapping heat.
- **2026-05**: First of four heatwaves begins — Western Europe enters a prolonged period of extreme heat, with the first of four distinct heatwaves starting in May.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Western Europe's June-July Avg Temp Hits 21.62°C — 2.79°C Above Normal
2026-08-10 07:26:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The record average temperature of 21.62°C across Western Europe in June-July 2026, driven by persistent high-pressure systems and amplified drought, underscores the accelerating climate crisis. The extreme heat has fueled wildfires, severe drought, and thousands of heat-related deaths, as Europe remains the fastest-warming continent.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/western-europe-june-july-temp-record-climate-2026

### Western Europe hits 21.62°C record, drought and heat deaths mount
2026-08-10 07:24:08 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

Copernicus data reveals Western Europe's June-July 2026 average of 21.62°C shattered the 2022 record, driven by persistent high-pressure systems and global warming. The extreme heat fuels wildfires, drought, and thousands of projected deaths, underscoring the urgency of accelerated climate adaptation and mitigation.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/western-europe-heat-record-21-62-climate-2026

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