LONDON SETS NEW MAY HEAT RECORD AT 34.8°C

London has recorded a temperature of 34.8°C, breaking the previous record for the hottest May day ever measured in the United Kingdom. The record was broken for the second time, indicating an earlier benchmark had already been surpassed during the same period. The new figure was recorded in London. The reading now stands as the highest temperature ever documented in the UK during the month of May.

The previous record had already been broken once before this latest measurement was taken, meaning May produced two successive all-time high readings within a short window. May falls within the spring season in the UK, a period not historically associated with extreme heat. The 34.8°C figure represents a significant departure from typical May temperature ranges for the region. Official meteorological records track these figures as part of long-term climate monitoring.

The record now enters the official historical temperature dataset for the United Kingdom. Weather agencies maintain continuous records of monthly temperature extremes across the country. The back-to-back nature of the record-breaking readings means the previous mark stood for only a brief period. Authorities have not announced any immediate policy or public safety response measures in connection with the readings.