All-time heat record has been just recorded in Spain.
València airport, Spain just recorded 46.8°C (116°F). This beats the previous all-time heat record by over 3°C.
The previous record was 43.4°C from July 1986.
DATO OFICIAL | 46.8 ºC en el aeropuerto de València. Récord histórico en este observatorio superando los los 43.4 del 6 de julio de 1986.
Está llegando la brisa y comienza a descender ligeramente. pic.twitter.com/pwr22XdP0d— AEMET_C. Valenciana (@AEMET_CValencia) August 10, 2023
The Valencian Community (population of 5 million) is experiencing its hottest day in recorded history, with many locations across the autonomous community breaking the 45°C (113°F) mark.
Valencia Airport, also known as Manises Airport, is the tenth-busiest Spanish airport in terms of passengers and second in the Valencian Community after Alicante. It is situated 8 km west of the city of Valencia, in Manises.