How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and what are the hottest temperatures recorded in the UK?

THERE are two ways to measure temperature, Celsius and Fahrenheit.

The one officially used and recognised in the UK is Celsius but many other places around the world use the Fahrenheit scale. Here's how you can figure out the temp no matter the format.

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Why is there degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit?

Degrees Celsius is the most common format of temperature in the UK.

It comes from the metric system of measurement, whereas Fahrenheit is taken from the Imperial system.

The UK began the switch to the Metric system from the Imperial system in the 60s.

The Metric system started being taught in schools in 1974, meaning that most people are more familiar with Celsius than Fahrenheit.

How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

If the temperature is 0 degrees Celsius then it will be 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

In order to convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply the °C temperature by 1.8 and add 32 to the number.

This is the answer in °F.

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How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

In order to convert degrees Fahrenheit into Celsius, first, take the °F temperature and subtract 32.

Multiply the number you are left with by five, then divide the number by nine.

This is the answer in °C.

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What was the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK?

The hottest temperature in the UK was recorded in Gravesend, Kent on Sunday, August 10, 2003.

The temperature hit 38°C (100.6°F), topping the last record taken earlier that same day in Heathrow, where the temperature soared to 37.9°C (100.2°F).

Before that record-breaking day, the hottest temperature ever recorded in UK history was in Cheltenham in 1990; the mercury hit 37.1°C (98.8°F).

A more recent record came on June 21, 2017, when Britain had it's hottest June day for 40 years.

The temperature was recorded at Heathrow, where the thermometer hit a scorching 34.5°C (94.1°F).

That Wednesday came close to the highest June temp ever recorded - 35.6°C (96.08°F) recorded in Southampton in June 1976.