Hottest June day record broken again as temperature passes 37C
The UK has recorded its hottest June day for the third consecutive time, with temperatures reaching 37.3C in Suffolk. The extreme heat has caused significant disruption to travel, schools, and the NHS.
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Image source, Getty Images By Ella Kipling and Elizabeth Rizzini , Lead weather presenter Published 26 June 2026, 15:17 BST Updated 18 minutes ago The UK record for the hottest day in June was broken for a third day in a row on Friday, with temperatures reaching 37.3C in Suffolk, the Met Office has said.
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