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Portugal recorded its hottest May on record, with Mora in the central region hitting about 40.3°C, surpassing the previous May extreme of 40.0°C set in 1953 and 2001. This indicates a robust heatwave affecting inland areas and the Alentejo/Tagus valley regions.
The heatwave in late May 2026 was expected to persist into early June, with many inland and northern regions likely to exceed seasonal norms as temperatures remained well above average. This context aligns with ongoing Europe-wide heat events during the same period.
Observers noted that this May-high could be part of shifting patterns linked to increasing heatwave frequency in Portugal, potentially foreshadowing hotter Mays in coming years if current trends continue. IPMA and related agencies highlighted the risk of continued high temperatures and the possibility of further heatwave days.
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Eight places in Portugal broke local temperature records Friday as a wave of heat from North Africa swept across the Iberian peninsula — and officials predicted the scorching temperatures could get even worse over the weekend.
www.cbc.caLISBON, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Portugal has recorded its highest temperature ever for the month of May as a heatwave continues to affect regions south of the Tagus River, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said on Thursday.
www.thestar.com.myAreas of southern Europe face potentially record-breaking temperatures this weekend as the summer heatwave reaches a new peak.
news.sky.comFrench students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
www.bbc.comLISBON, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Portugal has set a new national temperature record for the month of June. According to data from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the inland town of Mora, in the Evora district, recorded a maximum temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius on June 29, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in Portugal during June. The IPMA noted that the previous national June record was 44.9 degrees Celsius, registered in Alcacer do Sal, Setubal, on June...
english.news.cnLISBON, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Portugal has set a new national temperature record for the month of June. According to data from the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the inland town of Mora, in the Evora district, recorded a maximum temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius on June 29, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in Portugal during June. The IPMA noted that the previous national June record was 44.9 degrees Celsius, registered in Alcacer do Sal, Setubal, on June...
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