Top 30 severe heatwaves in Europe (1950 – 2023)
The size of a circle is proportional to the area affected by the corresponding heatwave. Select one to find out more information. A logarithmic scale is used on both axes.
Heatwaves are defined as periods when the maximum temperature exceeded the 98th percentile of the 1961-1990 reference period, and exceeded 28°C, for a period of three or more days.
