UK on track to be one of the warmest years on record in 2026.
The UK is on track for one of its warmest years in 2026, with September provisionally the joint fourth warmest recorded.
Key points
From BBC’s report- September was provisionally the joint fourth warmest on record in the UK.
- Average UK temperature for eight consecutive months exceeded the norm by over 1C.
- Central England Temperature shows every month this year warmer than average.
- El Niño expected to keep autumn and early winter warmer than average.
- Rainfall was near average overall, but regional drought persists in England and Wales.
Why it matters. Eight consecutive UK months exceeded the norm by over 1C, and every Central England month was warmer than average.
What to watch. El Niño is expected to keep autumn and early winter warmer than average, while regional drought persists despite near-average rainfall.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“UK on track for one of the warmest years on record after warm September”
Key points from BBC
- September was provisionally the joint fourth warmest on record in the UK.
- Average UK temperature for eight consecutive months exceeded the norm by over 1C.
- Central England Temperature shows every month this year warmer than average.
- El Niño expected to keep autumn and early winter warmer than average.
- Rainfall was near average overall, but regional drought persists in England and Wales.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg“US West Stays Warm After Second-Hottest September on Record”
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“UK on track for one of the warmest years on record after warm September”
Key points from BBC
- September was provisionally the joint fourth warmest on record in the UK.
- Average UK temperature for eight consecutive months exceeded the norm by over 1C.
- Central England Temperature shows every month this year warmer than average.
- El Niño expected to keep autumn and early winter warmer than average.
- Rainfall was near average overall, but regional drought persists in England and Wales.
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- Corroboration by independent outlets
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- Score
- 8.8
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