Spain experiences the hottest spring on record | Meteorology | Record
The Spanish National Meteorological Agency said on June 7th local time that this spring was the hottest on record in Spain since 1961, with an average temperature nearly 2 degrees Celsius higher than previous years.
March to May is the spring season in Spain every year. The Spanish National Meteorological Agency said that this spring was extremely hot, with an average temperature of 14.2 degrees Celsius, which is 1.8 degrees Celsius higher than the previous average temperature. Prior to this, the hottest spring year in Spain was 1997, and this year's average temperature in spring was 0.3 degrees Celsius higher than in 1997.
According to Agence France Presse, Spain experienced a heatwave in late April, with temperatures nearly 20 degrees Celsius higher than usual. In southern Spain, the highest temperature in April reached 38.8 degrees Celsius. According to scientists studying extreme weather and climate change at the World Weather Attribution Alliance, this situation is considered "abnormal".
Spain is experiencing sustained drought, which has affected agricultural production. Previously, there were reports that the drought not only pushed up the price of olive oil, but also led to a reduction in production of Iberian ham, which is known as the "national treasure of Spanish cuisine".
In mid to late May, Spain experienced rainfall. "It hasn't rained before mid May... In the long run, the drought hasn't eased," said Raven del Campo, spokesperson for the Spanish National Meteorological Agency