Science The UK just had its hottest summer ever The average temperature in the UK in June, July and August 2026 has eclipsed the record set in summer 2025, and the record-breaking heat was made 130 times more likely by human-caused climate change Amelia Taylor September 1, 2026 1 minute read The UK’s dry, hot and sunny summer has provisionally entered the record books as the hottest season for the country since records began in 1884. Read More → Post navigation Previous: Mountain warming means there will be more disasters like the Nepal floodNext: The first signs of dark matter particles may finally have been spotted Related Stories Science Top Mathematician Announces New Institute for A.I. Safety September 8, 2026 Science Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out. September 5, 2026 Science Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists September 5, 2026