The Change coming to Europe this July...

El Niño, a 9-12 month climate cycle characterized by warming in the Eastern Pacific, creates a consistent pattern of extreme heat waves and drier-than-average conditions across Europe during summer months. This strong El Niño cycle in 2026 will cause temperatures to run 2-7°C above average across southern and central Europe, with significant drought concerns building as precipitation falls 30-80mm below average in regions like Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. The jet stream's dynamic behavior will shift heat waves around, creating a more changeable July with localized hot pockets rather than widespread heat. These conditions will persist into late summer and early autumn, with temperatures remaining above average through September and October, potentially extending drought conditions into November.