Last year, two-thirds of the Earth’s surface experienced at least one month of record-breaking heat. The Guardian has visualized data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service to illustrate the average temperatures around the world for each month in 2024.
The animated map at the top of the article comes from The Guardian's feature, Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface experienced record heat in 2024. See where and by how much – visualised. The map displays the number of degrees (Celsius) by which previous monthly temperature records were surpassed worldwide from January to June 2024. As the article states, throughout the year, "65% of the world’s surface recorded at least one month hotter than scientists had ever previously observed there."
The Guardian's visualization of Copernicus Climate Change Service data allows users to explore where and when previous temperature records were broken in 2024. For example, in September, parts of China exceeded previous temperature records by more than 5°C. In August, temperatures in Antarctica were up to 6.5°C above the previous record.
The Paris Agreement of 2015 set a target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C by the end of the century. However, The Guardian reports that the world is now on track to reach 2.7°C of global heating. A rise of 2.7°C could lead to more frequent and intense extreme climate events - such as heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes - while accelerating polar ice melt will lead to rising sea levels, threatening coastal communities and ecosystems worldwide.
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