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UK heatwave to ease after record May temperatures

Published Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Updated May 27

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Coverage is limited to a single center perspective, lacking broader ideological or international viewpoints on the UK heatwave.

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The United Kingdom experienced a record-breaking heatwave in May, with temperatures reaching a new high of 35.1C at Kew Gardens in London. This unprecedented heat surpassed the previous May record by a full 2C, prompting discussions about its duration and context within climate change.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A new May temperature record of 35.1C was recorded at Kew Gardens in London.
  • The UK's historical temperature record for May was broken by a full 2C.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • BBC NewsCenter

    The article provides a meteorological explanation of the UK's record-breaking May heatwave, its expected duration, and contextualizes its unprecedented nature within climate change.

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