Tunisia records its hottest summer since temperature monitoring began in 1950
The National Meteorological Institute says 2026 was the warmest summer in Tunisia since records started, with average temperatures about 2.9 °C above the previous high.
According to one outlet Meteorological Institute, the summer of 2026 set a new temperature benchmark for Tunisia, surpassing the prior record by roughly 2.9 °C. July and August featured prolonged heatwaves and unusually warm nights. Scientists linked the extreme conditions to climate change. The peak temperature of 49.7 °C was observed in Kairouan in mid-July.
Why it matters
It shows how climate change is driving unprecedented heat in North Africa, affecting health and resources.
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