Temperature Facts
The highest temperatures recorded in the UK was 38.5°C in Brogdale, near Faversham, Kent, on 10 August 2003.

The lowest temperature recorded in the UK was -27.2C at Braemar in the Grampians, on January 10 1982 and Altnaharra, Highland on 30 December 1995.

Highest and Lowest
The highest temperature recorded in the world was 58C at El Azizia in Africa, on September 13, 1922.