Europe experiences hottest January day on record with 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) in Gavarda
Image credit: AVAMET
On January 25, 2024, Gavarda in Spain’s Valencian Community registered a record-breaking temperature of 30.7 °C. This milestone sets a new record for the hottest January day in European history and marks Spain’s fourth consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures.
The AVAMET, the official meteorological network of the Valencian Community, recorded a temperature of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) in the town of Gavarda on January 25, marking the highest-ever temperature in Europe for the month of January.
This occurrence is part of a continuing trend in Spain, which has seen the country break its national temperature records for the fourth consecutive month.
HOTTEST JANUARY DAY IN EUROPEAN HISTORY:
— Extreme Temperatures Around The World (@extremetemps) January 25, 2024
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30.7C at Gavarda AVAMET (official meteorological net of Valencian Community),highest temperature ever recorded in Europe in January.
Once again, for the 4th consecutive month ,Spain broke its national record pic.twitter.com/GwekcrG9Pm
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