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Iberian Peninsula experiences extreme heat with record 45.7°C in Spain

Extreme heat is sweeping across the Iberian Peninsula, with Spain recording a joint-highest September temperature of 45.7 degrees Celsius in El Granado, Andalusia. This figure matches the previous September record set in Montoro in 2016 and stands as the highest temperature measured in Spain so far in 2026.

In Portugal, the IPMA reported that Alcochete reached 44.3 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest days in the country in 85 years. High temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius have been observed in various regions, including Huesca, Albacete, and parts of Catalonia, prompting multiple weather warnings.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) attributed the intense heat to a combination of a low-pressure system southwest of the peninsula and high pressure over North Africa, which has transported hot, dry air across the region. Experts note that these extreme heatwaves are an unmistakable sign of accelerating warming in the region.

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AEMET · Alcochete · Andalusia · El Granado · IPMA · Montoro · Portugal · Spain

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