Type | Heat wave |
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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]