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Generally, the hottest month is August in the south and July in the north; during these months the thermometer can reach 38–42 °C (100.4–107.6 °F) in the south and 32–35 °C (89.6–95.0 °F) in the north; Sometimes the country can be split as during winter, with rain and 20–22 °C (68.0–71.6 °F) during the day in the north, and 30 ...
Italy is the 3rd largest consumer of energy in the European Union after Germany and France. [9] Italy's most used sources of energy are petroleum products such as petrol, and natural gas. [9] Due to climate change, Italy has been increasing efforts to produce and consume more renewable or "green" energy to reduce their carbon emissions.
Average monthly precipitation (in mm) for selected cities in Europe ; City Country Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ref. Tirana: Albania: 1,266.0 143.0 132.0 115.0 104.0
In Japan, June saw record-breaking temperatures, with the 40 °C (104 °F) threshold beating the previous record set in 2011. [36] [37] Heat waves in Europe cause 11,000 deaths in France alone. [38] In Antarctica, rain fell on part of the continent, and one province set a monthly record high of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F). [39]
The Vatican was also affected by the heatwave like surrounding Italy. On 28 June 2022, the Vatican measured its highest temperature ever recorded when the temperature reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F). [193] On 24 July the temperature reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F). [194]
A supercell thunderstorm that struck Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas on June 13, 2022 may have surpassed its height, being at least over 60,000 ft (18 km; 11 mi) and potentially reaching as high as 65,000–70,000 ft (20–21 km; 12.3–13.3 mi) above the ground. [329]
Per the World Bank (2017) [1] [2]; Country mm/ year) Continent 1 Colombia 3,240: South America: 2 São Tomé and Príncipe 3,200: Africa Tuvalu 3,200: Oceania: 3 Papua New Guinea 3,142 ...
The same amount of rain which usually falls in seven months fell in two weeks, causing the overflow of twenty-three rivers across the region. [6] [7] In some areas, almost half the annual average of rain fell in only 36 hours. [8] Moreover, 400 landslides occurred in the area and 43 cities and towns were flooded. [9]