The world's oceans are the hottest on record for June—and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more

World's oceans record hottest June temperatures as El Niño amplifies warming

The world's oceans have reached their hottest June temperatures on record, surpassing even the 2023–24 El Niño years. The average sea surfac

'Uncharted territory': Record high ocean temperatures confirmed for June as El Niño strengthens its grip

Europe swelters through record-breaking June heat wave

Europe is experiencing an intense heat wave in June 2026, following a previous record heat wave in May. The U.K. and France are seeing tempe

Europe swelters through record-breaking June heat wave

Europe is experiencing an intense heat wave in June 2026, following a previous record heat wave in May. The U.K. and France are seeing tempe

Ocean surface temperatures outside polar regions reach record high for June, European scientists warn

Ocean surface temperatures outside polar regions hit a record high on June 21, 2025, surpassing the extreme highs observed at the same time

June 2026 confirmed as hottest June ever recorded in France, Météo France announces

Météo France has officially confirmed that June 2026 was the hottest June ever recorded in France, with an average temperature of 22.7°C — 3

UK records hottest June day at 36.7°C as red heat warning enters third day

The UK experienced its hottest June day on record with a temperature of 36.7°C (98.1°F) in Merryfield, Somerset, surpassing the previous rec