Seville has reached forty five degrees in early September. This is the highest temperature recorded nationwide this week. Residents and experts are watching the situation closely as the heatwave continues.
Forty five degrees in the shade. That’s what Seville residents have dealt with in the first week of September, as the city posted the highest temperature in Spain during this stretch. The heat has been relentless, and there’s no sign of relief yet.
Other towns in Andalusia have also seen temperatures spike, but Seville’s numbers stand out for their intensity. Only Andújar and Montoro, which saw similar extremes in June, have come close this year.
On September 4, Spain equaled its all-time September temperature record with 45.7°C registered in El Granado, Huelva province, matching the national record set in Montoro in 2016.
Juan del Pino from AEMET, Spain’s meteorological agency, notes that while these temperatures are remarkable, they aren’t unprecedented for Seville in September. Past records show the city has faced similar heat before, but the timing and duration of this episode make it stand out.
Locals describe the heat as oppressive. Air conditioning runs constantly, and most people avoid going outside during the hottest hours. The city’s public transport and healthcare systems are under strain as officials keep watch for health risks.
The same pattern is playing out across Andalusia. Towns throughout the region are reporting higher-than-average temperatures, part of a broader trend of more frequent extreme weather. This echoes what’s been seen elsewhere in Spain, such as in Valencia, where recent climate extremes have increased demand for real-time weather data and quick local responses.
In early September 2026, AEMET issued orange and even red alerts for parts of Andalusia, including Seville and Cordoba, as forecasts predicted 40–43°C. The agency noted that while such values have occurred before in September, the timing and intensity of this episode were unusual, and authorities linked the situation to increased wildfire risk and pressure on daily life across several Spanish regions.
Even with the severity of this heat, experts like Juan del Pino say it’s not the worst September on record. The data shows this year’s numbers are high, but not without precedent. Still, the combination of intensity, timing, and the impact on daily routines is a clear warning for the region.
Seville’s experience this September shows how challenging it is to adapt to extreme weather in southern Spain. How the city copes will depend on both immediate action and long-term planning. As the heat continues, the need for resilient infrastructure and strong public health measures is more urgent than ever. The temperatures may not be new, but the strain on daily life and city systems is real—and episodes like this are expected to become more common in the future.
