June 2023 was the hottest in England since 1846 – here's why it was so unusual

Warm or hot weather was persistent in the UK throughout most of June 2023, with temperatures peaking at 32°C in parts of south-east England. Although well short of last July’s record 40°C, for large parts of England the last time June was this hot was in 1846 – almost 180 years ago.

The Met Office keeps a detailed national and regional temperature database extending back to 1884, and 2023 now appears certain to claim the title…

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