June Hottest Ever Recorded in Western Europe, Copernicus Says

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Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month, with temperatures over 3°C above the 1991-2020 average.
Globally, June was 0.56°C warmer than average, and sea surface temperatures hit a record high.

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Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month, with temperatures over 3°C above the 1991-2020 average. Globally, June was 0.56°C warmer than average, and sea surface temperatures hit a record high.

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