Record February temperatures in Southwest France reach May-like highs

dna.fr (French)

Record February temperatures were recorded in Southwest France, reaching over 25°C and nearing 30°C. Météo France reported that many heat records for February were broken, with temperatures described as "worthy of a May day." Orthez saw a provisional record of 28.3°C. These unseasonably warm conditions are becoming more frequent due to climate change, with France experiencing faster temperature increases than the global average.


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