Europe's Record High Temperature: Sicily Hits Nearly 120°F

Continental Europe has set a new record temperature of 119.8°F in Sicily on August 11, 2021, surpassing the previous record of 118.4°F in Greece in 1977. The World Meteorological Organization verified the temperature, emphasizing the alarming trend of increasing high temperature records in specific regions. The findings were published in the International Journal of Climatology, naming Sicily as the location for the hottest temperature ever recorded in continental Europe. This comes as 2023 was declared the hottest year on record, with 2024 on track to be even hotter, reflecting the ongoing impact of climate change.