There are many reasons that this heat is so hot.
High pressure has been regular overhead, which means dry, cool, long mantra of sunny season.
Dry land has also helped to climb temperature.
The sun’s energy has been used less to release more moisture to heat the ground and air.
A marine heatwave has also played a role with sea temperature in some parts of Britain, which is several times above 3C above normal, reducing the normal cooling effect around the coast.
However, scientists are clear that climate change is making our summer warm and dry.
Nine out of the last 10 summer (2016–2025) have brought temperatures above the long-term criteria.
The number of very hot days with temperatures above 30C (86F) is higher than traced in the most recent decade than an average of 1961–1990.
This year’s heat is set to knock on the notorious summer of 1976 out of the five hottest records of Britain – which means the five hottest summer will take place since 2000.
Full summer figures are expected to be released by the Met Office on 1 September.
