July 2026: France records hottest month since 1900
Météo-France confirms July 2026 as the hottest month on record with an average of 24.9°C.
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The fact
This surpasses the historic heatwaves of August 2003 and July 2006.
Health and agricultural impacts worsen in southeastern France.
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Why it matters
Les records de chaleur et de sécheresse augmentent les risques de pénuries d'eau, de restrictions d'usage et de conflits locaux, notamment pour l'agriculture et les écosystèmes.