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Categories: CULTURE · POLITICS

Spain 2026 heatwave and drought

Entities: Spain · CGT · Alonso Núñez “Rancapino Chico” · betevé · Sara Aagesen

Overview

In June‑July 2026, Spain recorded its warmest and driest bimestre since 1961, with average temperatures of 24.5 °C and rainfall at a historic low of 17 L / m². The State Meteorological Agency highlighted the accelerating warming trend and called for a national climate‑emergency pact.

The extreme conditions persisted into August. On 5 August, most of the country faced clear skies and intense heat, with temperatures ranging from 31 °C to 36 °C, especially across the interior and the Ebro basin. Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms were limited to the eastern Pyrenees and nearby valleys, while a modest cooling trend was expected the following day. The forecast underscored the continuation of the heatwave and the scarcity of precipitation across Spain.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Spain experiences hot, sunny August 5 with isolated showers in the Pyrenees

    Spain will see hot, sunny conditions on 5 Aug 2026 with temps up to 36 °C, while isolated showers are possible in the eastern Pyrenees.

  2. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Spain records hottest and driest summer on record in 2026

    AEMET reports Spain's June‑July 2026 was the hottest (24.5 °C) and driest (17 L/m²) on record, prompting Minister Sara Aagesen to urge a national climate‑emergency pact.

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