Record June Heat Linked to Climate Change Hits UK

June 2023 was the hottest June on record for the UK, with an average temperature of 15.8°C, according to the Met Office.
The hot weather led to thousands of fish deaths across the country and broke records in 72 counties.
The heat is attributed to both natural variability and human-caused climate change, which has doubled the chance of record temperatures.
Some areas experienced temperatures 2.5°C higher than average, setting new regional records.
is on track to be the hottest year ever recorded in the UK.