Record Heat Recorded in France – Up to 30°C 0 11

In France, in recent days, an abnormally warm weather pattern has established itself over a significant part of the territory, with nearly summer-like temperatures peaking on Wednesday, February 25.

A total of 130 monthly temperature records were registered across the country.

In relatively northern Orléans, daytime temperatures reached 22.4°C, more than 13 degrees above the norm for this time of year. In Normandy, temperatures were around 23°C, and in the capital region, it was also about 23°C.

In Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc, a record 21.1°C was recorded at an altitude of over 1000 meters.

In the department of Atlantic Pyrenees, near the border with Spain, several localities recorded temperatures of 28–28.7°C.

The meteorological agency Météo France notes that such figures correspond to the norms of May.

In the coming days, the abnormal warmth will continue in most regions, with temperatures around 20°C in Paris.