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UK temperatures break May records for second day in a row

BBC UK Tuesday 26 May 2026, 17:40 UTC 1 min read
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UK temperatures have broken May records for the second consecutive day, with Kew Gardens in south-west London recording a provisional high of 35.1C. This marks another exceptionally warm day in the month.

The record for the hottest May day is broken again with Kew Gardens in south-west London recording a provisional temperature of 35.1C.
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