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West Palm Beach records its hottest meteorological summer since record-keeping began in 1888
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The earlier record was set in two different years, 2011 and 2016. A new record for the hottest meteorological summer has been set, with an average temperature of 85.
A new record for the hottest meteorological summer has been set, with an average temperature of 85.1° recorded from June to August 2026. This breaks the previous all-time summer heat record. The earlier record was set in two different years, 2011 and 2016.
The record-breaking summer is notable for its high average temperature. Further details about this record summer are available from the source. The previous record has been surpassed, with 2026 now holding the highest average summer temperature on record, dating back to 1888 when record-keeping began.
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Category: sports Published: September 2, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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