Overview

• The solstice occurred at 04:42 peninsular time on June 21, launching a summer that will span about 93 days and 16 hours.
• Many areas of the Iberian Peninsula, including large swaths of Extremadura, are now seeing more than 15 hours of daylight.
• Badajoz opened its Feria de San Juan on June 20 with concerts, attractions and overnight celebrations timed to the solstice.
• AEMET forecasts an early heat surge above seasonal norms that could heighten risks of dehydration and heat-related illnesses.
• Prolonged daylight and high temperatures are disrupting sleep patterns and posing challenges for physical performance.