imo2020

August 2025 was the 3rd warmest August on record behind 2023 and 2024. 2025 is likely to become the third warmest year on record. ENSO neutral persists with a likely transition to La Niña later this year.

2024 was warmest year on Earth since direct observations began. In Berkeley Earth’s analysis 2024 was 1.62 °C above our 1850-1900 average, making it the second year above 1.5 °C. The recent warming appears faster than expected.

2023 was warmest year on Earth since direct observations began. In Berkeley Earth’s analysis 2023 was 1.54 °C above our 1850-1900 average, making it the first year above 1.5 °C. The extreme heat was due to a combination of natural and man-made factors, including global warming and an emerging El Niño event. 17% of the Earth’s surface had a locally warmest year, affecting 2.3 billion people, including significant parts of Asia, South and Central America.