Hungary Records Hottest Summer Since 1901
Hungary reported 2022 as the hottest summer in 121 years of records, with median temperatures reaching 22.8°C (73.04°F), two degrees hotter than the average between 1901 and 2020, the National Meteorological Service said in a post on its Facebook page.
The weather service said in those years, the average summer temperature in the country had reached 20.8°C (69.44°F).
While many parts of the country saw temperatures not seen since 1901, the highest daily temperature of 41.5°C (106.7°F) was recorded in Kiskunfélegyháza (110 km southeast of Budapest) and Hódmezővásárhely (170 km southeast).
According to the statement, droughts were also seen throughout the country due to soaring temperatures, and the average precipitation, which was 20.35 cm (8.01 inches) between 1991 and 2020, fell to 13.73 cm (5.40 inches) in the summer of 2022.
Hungary Gasoline Prices 3% Over Regional Avg
Hungary to Address Future of Cohesion Policy During EU Presi...
120,000 Guest Workers Employed in Hungary
Budapest Airport Wins 'Best Airport in Eastern Europe' for 1...
SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL
Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.
