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Spain and Portugal 2026 heatwave and extreme weather

Overview

By mid-September 2026, the Iberian Peninsula continued to experience extreme weather fluctuations. Following a period of torrential rains in regions like Murcia and Catalonia, high pressure stabilized the atmosphere, triggering a return of significant heatwaves. In Spain, temperatures were expected to exceed 35°C in many areas, with parts of Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castilla-La Mancha potentially reaching between 36°C and 38°C. Specific alerts were issued for Huelva due to heat and Cádiz due to strong easterly winds.

As of September 11, the weather pattern remained intense. While some northern regions like Galicia offered cooler conditions, the broader trend indicated a delayed end to the summer heat. In the Canary Islands, a Saharan dust plume was expected to cause hazy skies and reduced air quality. This Saharan dust phenomenon also impacted Cuba, where a cloud of dust was expected to last until mid-September, potentially causing PM10 particulate matter to exceed national safety standards.

By September 19 and 20, meteorological conditions in Spain showed significant regional contrasts. Atmospheric stability continued to dominate much of the country, resulting in mostly clear skies. In Andalusia, Sevilla and Córdoba were forecasted to reach highs of 35°C, while Écija could potentially hit 38°C by the end of the month, coinciding with the ‘veranillo de San Miguel’. In the north, Bilbao experienced temperatures around 27°C, though Barakaldo faced potential heavy rain and wind gusts of 30 km/h. While Madrid saw highs of 30°C and coastal areas like Barcelona and Valencia remained more moderate at 28°C, nighttime temperatures dropped significantly in some regions, with Puerto del Pico recording a low of 3.6°C.

Entities

Spain · AEMET · Andalusia · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Andalucía

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Coverage disagrees

Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.

  • "There is a 45% chance of thunderstorms in Jerez de los Caballeros between 20:00 and 22:00." www.elperiodicoextremadura.com

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    "The probability of rain in Jerez de los Caballeros is zero throughout the day." www.elperiodicoextremadura.com

    The first claim asserts a zero percent probability of rain in Jerez de los Caballeros, while the second claims a 45% chance of thunderstorms there.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Spain weather shows high temperatures and regional contrasts

    Spain faces unseasonably warm weather with temperatures reaching 35-38 degrees in Andalusia, while northern regions like Bilbao experience milder, sunny conditions.

  2. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 22 sources
    Spain and Cuba face extreme heat and Saharan dust

    Spain faces a return of intense summer heat with temperatures reaching 38°C in some areas, while Cuba deals with a Saharan dust cloud affecting air quality through mid-September.

  3. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 56 sources
    Iberian Peninsula experiences extreme heat with record 45.7°C in Spain

    Spain and Portugal are experiencing extreme heat, with Spain matching its September temperature record of 45.7°C in El Granado as temperatures exceed 40°C across much of the Iberian Peninsula.

  4. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 53 sources
    Spain faces extreme heat as heat dome affects 41 provinces

    A heat dome is causing extreme temperatures across 41 Spanish provinces, with some areas reaching 42°C. Red alerts are active in Pontevedra, and forest fire risks have triggered high-level precautions in Cantab

  5. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 32 sources
    Spain weather: Heatwave hits south while north sees variable conditions

    Spain faces a split weather pattern as September begins, with extreme heat exceeding 40°C expected in southern Andalusia and more temperate, variable conditions in the north.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
    Weather shifts bring temperature drops and rain to Spain and Mexico

    Spain and Mexico are facing significant weather shifts, including sudden temperature drops, DANA systems, and heavy monsoon rains, signaling a transition toward more unstable autumnal patterns.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Spain records hottest and driest July since 1961

    Spain recorded its hottest and driest July since 1961, with temperatures 2.6°C above average, impacting agricultural preparations for the upcoming autumn season.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 17 sources
    Spain faces widespread storms and heat as August forecasts warn of instability

    Spain’s August 5‑6 forecasts warn of severe thunderstorms in Catalonia, near‑40 °C heat in Andalusia, widespread rain and hail elsewhere, and clear skies expected over Cádiz for the upcoming solar eclipse.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 18 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.

Sources

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