1868 was a very warm year with several heatwaves.

The 7th of September 1868 was a very hot day in the south, the 6th was a very warm day for September, north of the Border.

7th September 1868

33.3C Linton Park
32.8C Camden Square
31.7C Leicester
30.8C Boston
30.6C Bury St.Edmunds
30.1C Orleton
29.4C Derby
27.6C North Shields

6th September maxima, Scotland

26.4C Stirling
25.8C Dumfries
25.7C Aberdeen
25.6C Nookton
25.6C Ayr

Wales
30.8C Rhayader
25.8C Llandudno