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Blimey It's Hot Out There

Published Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:13:04 -0500

Last updated Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:11:43 -0500

Article Summary

UK heatwave in July 2025 hits 34.7°C due to a persistent high-pressure "heat dome" over Europe.
Jet stream shift lets in hot, dry tropical air, amplifying temperatures throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
Marine heatwaves and urban heat islands further increase heat, especially in major cities like London.
Climate change drives frequent and intense heatwaves, outpacing even La Niña's expected cooling effects.

Seriously I'm sweltering. Thankfully I have set up a handy dandy air fan over a glass of iced cherry cola blowing in my hot little face. And now everything feels fine.

Blimey it's hot out there — Rich Johnston

Pokemon says hi.

The UK is currently experiencing intense heat in July 2025 due to a combination of meteorological and climatic factors, with human-induced climate change playing a significant role. A persistent high-pressure system, often referred to as a "heat dome," has settled over Europe, trapping warm air and causing temperatures to soar across the UK. This system has led to the third heatwave of the year, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-30s°C in parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, and peaking at 34.7°C in London's St James's Park on July 1, 2025.

The jet stream, which typically moderates UK weather, has shifted northward, allowing hot, dry air from the tropics to dominate. This shift, coupled with clear skies and intense solar radiation, has amplified ground temperatures. Additionally, a significant marine heatwave in the seas south of the UK, with temperatures as high as 20°C, is contributing to the elevated atmospheric warmth.

Climate change exacerbates these conditions. Global temperatures have risen by over 1.3°C since the Industrial Revolution due to greenhouse gas emissions, making heatwaves more frequent, intense, and prolonged. In the UK, a 1°C global increase can translate to heatwaves that are 3-4°C warmer, as oceans absorb over 90% of excess heat, slowly releasing it and destabilizing climate regulation. The Met Office notes that while specific attribution studies for 2025's heatwaves are pending, past studies confirm human influence has increased the likelihood and severity of such events. Urban heat islands, particularly in cities like London, further intensify temperatures. Although a La Niña phase was expected to bring cooler conditions, the overriding trend of global warming continues to drive extreme heat.

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