France's July 2026 records heat and drought
In July 2026, France experienced the highest temperature record since measurements began in 1900, with an average temperature of 24.9°C, an increase of 3.8°C above the normal average. July was also the second sunniest month and the third driest, with a 70% reduction in rainfall, leading to soil drought levels comparable to those of 2022. As a result, most regions either recommended or mandated water conservation measures, with warnings of critical conditions for water bodies and an unprecedented deterioration of river health by the end of July. This occurred amidst a heatwave affecting Europe and one of the largest natural wildfires since the end of World War II.
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