Mainland France has endured a record 52 heatwave days since mid-June
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Mainland France has endured a record 52 heatwave days since mid-June
Over three summer heatwaves, mainland France has seen a total of 52 heatwave days, more than any yearly total since 1947. The current August heatwave is the second-longest ever recorded, according to the national meteorological service.
