3:30 am, Thursday, 18 September 2025

Spain records hottest summer on record, AEMET says

Sarakhon Report

National temperature averages hit new high

Spain’s weather agency AEMET said on Sept. 17 that summer 2025 was the hottest on record, with national averages above previous peaks and multiple severe heatwaves through June–August. Authorities reported extensive wildfires and hundreds of thousands of hectares burned during the season.

Health and environmental fallout expected

Officials warned of sustained impacts on agriculture, water supplies and public health as Mediterranean climates warm faster than the global average. Scientists urged stronger adaptation and faster emissions cuts to limit future extremes.

11:48:29 pm, Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Spain records hottest summer on record, AEMET says

11:48:29 pm, Wednesday, 17 September 2025

National temperature averages hit new high

Spain’s weather agency AEMET said on Sept. 17 that summer 2025 was the hottest on record, with national averages above previous peaks and multiple severe heatwaves through June–August. Authorities reported extensive wildfires and hundreds of thousands of hectares burned during the season.

Health and environmental fallout expected

Officials warned of sustained impacts on agriculture, water supplies and public health as Mediterranean climates warm faster than the global average. Scientists urged stronger adaptation and faster emissions cuts to limit future extremes.