The long-running series in which readers answer other readers' questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts According to the BBC, the hottest day so far this year was 26 July, when temperatures reached 35.3C in Faversham, Kent and the UK's highest ever recorded temperature of 38.5C was also recorded in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003. So, why is Faversham, Kent so hot? Jeannie Jones, Leeds