Temperatures in southern Spain today reached just over 28 degrees Celsius, the second highest January temperature since 1985.
AEMET, Spain’s state meteorological agency, reported that a maximum temperature of 28.2 degrees Celsius was recorded at a station in the Mediterranean region of Murcia.
Separate preliminary data shows temperatures peaked at 28.5 degrees.
The bureau said in a post on
Many other parts of Spain also experienced temperatures in the 20s, including Alicante with a high of 25C and Granada with a high of 26C.
People went to the beach wearing bikinis.Photo: Reuters/Eva Manes
The warm weather drew people outdoors, and many were photographed sunbathing and playing volleyball on Valencia’s beaches, where temperatures reached the mid-20s.
Despite enjoying the weather, some tourists expressed concerns about the unusually hot temperatures.
Torsten Petersen, 66, who is staying in Madrid, said: “I’m a little surprised at how cozy and warm it is… and it’s nice for us right now, but I don’t think it’s completely normal.” Ta.
Adela, a local pensioner, said: “Those who say there is no climate change need to look at what is happening. It’s either too cold or it’s too warm. This is a disaster. I think so,” he added.
Photo: Reuters/Eva Manes
Scientists have linked scorching temperatures and dry, windy conditions in many parts of the world, including southern Europe, to climate change.
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Photo: Reuters/Eva Manes
In Spain alone, record temperatures have triggered back-to-back heatwaves, causing wildfires and drought.
Temperatures in neighboring Portugal will reach 23 degrees Celsius in some areas on Thursday, and the meteorological agency IPMA predicts temperatures will reach 24 degrees Celsius on Friday, about 8 to 9 degrees above normal.