London: The UK is on track to experience its hottest summer on record for average temperatures, with only average conditions required for the rest of August to break the current record set last year, the Met Office announced on Tuesday.

According to Anadolu Agency, a new record is particularly likely for England and Wales, with historical records dating back to 1884. Met Office senior scientist Mike Kendon stated, "Another record-breaking summer now looks increasingly likely for the UK, following the second-warmest June and second-warmest July on record and yet another heatwave imminent."

Kendon highlighted the extreme temperatures recorded this year, noting temperatures of 38C (100.4F) in June and 35C (95F) in both early and late July. He emphasized that these statistics serve as a clear reminder of the significant changes occurring in the UK's climate.

The previous record for the warmest summer, based on average maximum temperatures set in 1976, is also at risk. The Met Office pointed out that the remainder of August only needs to be 0.72C above the 1991-2020 summer average to surpass this record.

In addition to soaring temperatures, more than two-thirds of England has officially entered drought status following the driest July since records began in 1836. Areas such as the East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs were moved into drought status on Monday.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported last month that Britain recorded 2,877 excess deaths during the heat waves in May and June, nearly doubling the 1,504 excess deaths recorded during the summer of 2025.