Spain records July 18 as hottest day since 1928 at 45.4C

MADRID

Spain recorded the highest temperature since 1928 on Tuesday, July 18, at 45.4C (113.72F) in the town of Figueres, the country's meteorological agency announced on Wednesday.

The meteorological agency AEMET also explained in a tweet that records were registered in high and low temperatures in Spain during the third heatwave of this summer.

The agency spokesperson, Ruben del Campo, said the previous record was in the town of Daroca, in Zaragoza province, with 44.5C (112F) in 2015.

According to new figures, July 18 was the hottest day in 95 years in Figueres in Girona province with 45.4C.

The temperatures went above 43C (109F) in several other regions too, including Cordoba, Balearic Islands, Valencia, and Aragon.

Del Campo also noted that the lowest temperatures also broke a record, with 28C (82F) in Balearic Islands and Valencia, on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

The heatwaves are expected to leave the country tomorrow, according to the agency.

* Writing by Nur Asena Erturk in Ankara