According to data from the Valencian Meteorology Association (Avamet), at midnight, generalized values between 35 and 37 degrees were recorded in most of the region. Locations like Dénia and Ràfol d'Almúnia reached 39 degrees, while almost 100 municipalities exceeded 35 degrees.
Over 37 degrees were recorded in places such as València, Quart de Poblet, Picanya, Tavernes de la Valldigna, Parcent, Redován, Benirredrà, la Vilavella, Gandia, Oliva, Cullera, Pego, Pedreger, Favara, Corbera, Orba, Sagra, and Dénia.
The situation intensified in some regions, such as Plana Baixa. In Nules, at 1:06 AM, the temperature reached 37.3 degrees, the highest figure recorded in the municipality during the year 2026. At the same hour, la Vilavella registered 38 degrees, and la Vall d'Uixò and the southern part of Onda recorded 36 degrees.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) indicated that the shift to a westerly wind along the coast of València, northern Alicante, and southern Castellón caused temperatures to rise and humidity to drop below 30%.
Furthermore, during Wednesday, the city of València recorded the fourth highest value since observations began in 1869, with 42.8 degrees. This figure follows the 44.5 degrees of August 2023, and the 43.0 degrees of July 1881 and August 2010.
