 Temperature anomalies recorded in the Arctic, Greenland, Europe, and Asia on February 25, 2021 | |
| Type | Heat wave |
|---|---|
| Areas | Europe, Asia |
| Start date | 20 February 2021 |
| End date | 28 February 2021 |
| Losses | |
| Deaths | None |
Across Europe[1] and parts of Asia, unusually high-temperatures in the late-winter period were reported from February 20 until February 28, 2021. The onset of the short-lasting winter heat wave was caused by a jet stream of Saharan dust. Daily high temperatures for the period were similar to the maximum high temperatures during spring.[2]
In the capitals of Germany and France, Berlin[3] and Paris, high temperatures of 20 °C (68 °F) were reported. The capitals of the UK and Poland, London and Warsaw, had high temperatures around 18 °C (64 °F). Croatia saw its highest overall temperature of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F). The capital of China, Beijing, also experienced the highest overall winter temperature: 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).[4][5]
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- ^ "Bizarre European Heat Smashes All-Time February Temperature Records". Gizmodo. 25 February 2021. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "Germany sees record temperature swings". PerthNow. 23 February 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Temperatures jump as winter 'heat wave' envelops parts of Europe". news.yahoo.com. 26 February 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Beijing soars to record 78 degrees, setting winter temperature record". The Washington Post. 22 February 2021. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.