Hot weather prevailed over much of southern and southeastern France today as well as across the Iberian peninsula. Temperatures reached mid-30s in France and approached 40 °C in Spain and Portugal!
France pushed up to 35.3 °C in Montpellier (Fréjorgues) and near or above 30 °C across much of the south and southeast of the country.
Peak temperatures in France on Sunday, September 23. Map: Meteociel.fr
The vast majority of the Iberian peninsula also pushed above 30 °C – enjoying the heat wave. Southwestern Spain pushed up to 38.7 °C (stations Badajoz and Jerez De La Frontera Aeropuerto). Portugal reached 38.3 °C (Evora). A very hot day indeed! The heat wave in Spain and Portugal is expected to persist.
Peak temperatures in Spain and Portugal on Sunday, September 23. Map: Meteociel.fr