Breaking | France records its highest daily average temperature in history as the heatwave intensifies

Weather experts at Arab Weather are following the latest developments and updates regarding the strong heat wave affecting large parts of central and western Europe, where France recorded its highest average daily temperature in its history on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surpassing the record set just one day earlier, according to the French Meteorological Service.

The French national heat index, which measures average daytime and nighttime temperatures across the country, reached 30 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record of 29.8 degrees Celsius set on Tuesday, in a clear indication of the intensifying heat wave hitting the country.

An exceptional heat wave is hitting France and large parts of Europe.

These record numbers come at a time when large areas of western and central Europe are affected by an extremely hot air mass, which has led to temperatures rising to levels unusual for this time of year, amid expectations that the hot weather will continue in the coming days.

Weather experts indicate that the current heat wave is one of the most prominent heat waves that Europe has witnessed in recent years, especially with the successive recording of record temperatures in several regions of the continent.

Increased health risks as temperatures continue to rise

This heat wave is expected to increase health risks, especially for the elderly and people with chronic diseases, as rates of heat stress, sunstroke and health complications rise during periods of extreme heat.

These exceptional weather conditions are also prompting authorities in several European countries to issue continuous alerts and warnings to residents, including avoiding direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours and drinking plenty of fluids.