BARCELONA – The temperature in Barcelona soared to a record-breaking 40°C on July 30, shattering a 42-year-old record in Spain’s second-largest city.
The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET reported that the coastal city reached this unprecedented high, surpassing the previous record of 39.8°C set in July 1982. This new peak is the highest value recorded at Barcelona’s Fabra weather station in its 110-year history.
Europe is experiencing intensifying heat waves, leading to record-breaking temperatures across the continent. Earlier this month, the highest average temperature on Earth was recorded, according to preliminary data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The elevated temperatures have also heightened the risk of wildfires across Spain, as indicated by Copernicus.
This new temperature milestone in Barcelona underscores the increasing frequency and severity of heat waves, highlighting the urgent need for addressing climate change and its impacts.