Fact check: What were the average temperatures in the UK during June 2025 compared to previous years?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, specific average temperature data for the UK during June 2025 is not available in the sources examined. However, several key findings emerge:

• A significant heatwave occurred in June 2025, with temperatures in southeast England reaching approximately 32°C ^[1]
• This heatwave was made 2-4°C more intense due to climate change ^[1]
• Spring 2025 was the warmest and sunniest on record, with a mean temperature of 9.5°C, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 1.44°C ^[2]
• May 2025 was provisionally the fifth warmest May on record, with temperatures 1.3°C above the long-term average ^[3]

For historical context, June 2023 held the record with a UK mean temperature of 15.8°C, the highest since records began in 1884 ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question seeks comparative data that simply doesn't exist in the available sources. Several important contextual elements are missing:

• No comprehensive UK-wide average temperature data for June 2025 is provided, only regional heatwave information
• Limited historical comparison data - only June 2023 records are mentioned for reference
• Seasonal context is incomplete - while Spring 2025 broke records, the transition into summer temperatures lacks detailed documentation
• Geographic specificity is lacking - the heatwave data focuses primarily on southeast England rather than UK-wide averages

The analyses suggest that meteorological organizations like the Met Office would benefit from highlighting extreme weather events to support climate change awareness and policy initiatives, while climate attribution scientists gain credibility and funding by demonstrating clear links between human activity and weather extremes.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains no inherent misinformation or bias - it is a straightforward factual inquiry about temperature data. However, the question assumes that comprehensive June 2025 temperature data exists and is readily available, which the analyses demonstrate is not the case.

The question's framing is scientifically appropriate and seeks legitimate comparative climate data. The limitation lies not in the question itself, but in the availability of complete datasets for the specific time period requested.