France's third-longest heatwave occurs
France experienced its third-longest heatwave in history, lasting 16 days from July 4 to July 19, 2026. It was equal in duration to similar heatwaves in 2003, 2018, and 2025. The national average temperature during the event reached 28.1°C, surpassing the seasonal average by more than seven degrees, and accounting for more than half of all heatwaves since 2010. Despite its severity, the heatwave was less intense than the one in June, when temperatures reached 30°C, resulting in approximately 5,700 deaths over two weeks. This underscores the escalating impact of global warming.
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