A recent record has been set for the hottest summer in 132 years. This surpasses previous highs, including those from 1936 and 2021. The summer of 1936, which occurred during a notable period of drought, was long considered a benchmark for extreme heat.

Records were broken in August and during the June to August period. July also saw a notable record. The previous two summers had been tied for the highest temperatures, but this new record now surpasses them.

Further information on this record-breaking summer is available from the source, including details on the factors that contributed to the extreme heat.