WMO Region VI (Europe, Continent only): Highest Temperature (original) (raw)
WMO Region VI (Europe, Continent only): Highest Temperature
| Record Value | 48.0°C (118.4°F) |
|---|---|
| Date of Record | 10/7/1977 |
| Length of Record | 1956-present |
| Instrumentation | Maximum/Minimum Thermometer |
| Geospatial Location | Athens, Greece[36°06'N, 23°47'W, elevation: 236m (774ft)] |
References
Athanasios D. Sarantopoulos, Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Division of Climatology & Applications, Department of Control and Processing of Climatological Data
Discussion
Information supplied by Dr. Athanasios D. Sarantopoulos indicates that two cities (Athens and Elefsina) reached temperatures of 48.0°C on 10 July 1977.
WMO Region VI (Europe)