"The hottest July in history" sets a new record: global temperatures hit new highs for 14 consecutive months
2024-08-13
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According to the latest news released on the official website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the global surface temperature in July this year was 1.21°C higher than the 20th century average, setting a record for the hottest July on record.This marks the 14th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures, which is itself a new record.
NOAA also said that according to its National Centers for Environmental Information's Annual Global Temperature Outlook, there is a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, and an almost 100% chance of ranking in the top five.
According to NOAA, July temperatures were above average over most of the world's land surface. Africa, Europe, and Asia experienced their hottest Julys on record. Nearly 14% of the world's land surface temperatures set a new July record, more than 5% higher than the previous July record set in 2023. Sea surface temperatures were also above average in most regions.
July is the hottest month of the year, climatologically speaking. As the warmest July on record, July 2024 is likely to be the warmest month on record globally since 1850.
Author: Liu Qi
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