Faversham in Kent has recorded the highest temperature in the UK so far this year, reaching 35.3°C on 26 July, according to the BBC. The town also holds the record for the UK's highest ever temperature, 38.5°C, set in August 2003.
The question of why Faversham is consistently among the hottest locations in the UK has prompted discussion among readers. The town's inland position in southeast England, away from coastal cooling effects, and its location in a sheltered valley are contributing factors.
Local geography and weather patterns, including southerly winds bringing warm air from continental Europe, often push temperatures higher in this part of Kent. Faversham's microclimate makes it prone to extreme heat events.
—
