The extreme temperatures recorded on July 8th and 9th in Reus have set a new historical record. The meteorological station at Reus Airport reached 40.3°C on July 8th at 2 PM, while the one at the Centre de Lectura registered 39.3°C shortly before 1 PM on the same day.
This week's heatwave has been characterized by breaking records. Despite the influence of the sea breeze in the pre-coastal areas, which kept temperatures moderate in towns like Cambrils or Miami Platja (between 31°C and 34°C), the inland areas of Baix Camp and Priorat have experienced very intense heat episodes.
In municipalities like Alforja, near the capital of Baix Camp, temperatures hovered around 40°C. In the interior of Priorat, locations such as Falset or Cornudella de Montsant widely surpassed 38°C, approaching 40°C in lower-lying sectors.
In contrast, in mountainous areas like Prades, situated over 900 meters above sea level, the maximum temperatures remained around 29-31°C, almost ten degrees less than in the plains, thanks to the altitude and cooler nights.
