Portugal

September 2026 was the hottest since 1931 in Portugal

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Briefings

Portugal experienced one of its most extreme heat events in nearly a century during September 2026, with a maximum temperature 4.21 degrees above normal and only 12.7 mm of rainfall. This event was identified as one of the hottest months in the country in almost a century, marking a significant deviation from historical climate patterns.

Key points

• September 2026 recorded the highest temperature anomaly of 4.21 degrees above normal for the month.
• Rainfall was extremely low at 12.7 mm, indicating a severe drought condition during the peak heat period.

Context

This finding highlights a critical climate shift in Portugal, where September 2026 became one of the hottest months in nearly a century, with minimal precipitation supporting intense heat.

Limitations

Data covers only September 2026; historical temperature and rainfall records are not provided, limiting long-term trend analysis.

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