Valencia experienced an exceptionally sweltering night, marking one of the hottest on record since reliable data began in nineteen fifty. The State Meteorological Agency activated a red alert for extreme temperatures for the second day in a row along the southern coastline, while the northern coast, which includes the city of Valencia and its metropolitan area, also fell under the maximum alert.

During the early hours of Sunday morning, the thermometer recorded temperatures above thirty degrees in numerous locations throughout the Valencia region. In Calicanto, near Valencia, temperatures reached thirty-three degrees at one thirty in the morning. The weekend has proven not only to be insufferably hot during the day but also suffocating at night, making sleep a significant challenge in many areas.

Widespread discomfort was noted, with many places reporting nighttime temperatures of thirty degrees or more, severely impacting residents’ rest. The lack of significant temperature difference between day and night, coupled with sustained high temperatures, can lead to serious health concerns, especially with such conditions persisting over multiple days.

To cope with the heat, many individuals resorted to sleeping with windows open or relying on air conditioning, which could pose a risk of colds. The irony is that the hottest night of the year may have led to increased colds and higher electricity bills for residents.