UK Records Hottest Summer Since 1884 Amid Heat and Drought

Britain had its hottest summer since official records began in 1884.

The Met Office measured the summer’s average temperature at 16.5°C.

This means the country was warmer overall than in any earlier recorded summer.

It was also the second year in a row that Britain set a summer temperature record.

The season included very intense heat.

Britain also experienced drought conditions.

The figures are provisional, which means they could still be checked or updated.

The Met Office announced the results on Tuesday.