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Historic Central European Heatwave Grips Krakow As Temperatures Hit 38C

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 29: A thermometer displays a temperature reading of approximately 38C (100.4F) in the Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny) in Krakow, Poland, on June 29, 2026. This local snapshot captures conditions amid an unprecedented Central European heatwave, which just yesterday shattered Poland's 105-year-old national record with a blistering 40.5?C (104.9?F) in Slubice, as active orange alerts remain in place ahead of predicted severe regional storms set to collide with the lingering tropical air mass. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13905024
Date Taken	29 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Weather
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

Atmosphere Blurry Celsius Central Climate Condition Europe Historic Hot Krakow Market Orange Reading Relief Rynek Spray Station Warning alert blistering city cooling degrees extreme fahrenheit front heatwave meteorology mist record scorching square summer sweltering temperature thermometer travel tropical urban water weather youth Main Market Square Rynek Główny 38C 100.4F Central European heatwave Poland national record 40.5°C 104.9°F Slubice orange alerts regional storms tropical air mass June 29 2026 Artur Widak NurPhoto