Hottest July in 174 years recorded on Earth, says new NOAA study.
Earth Breaks Record with Hottest July in 174 Years
According to a new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Earth has broken a new record with its hottest July in 174 years. In fact, it is likely that July 2023 was the hottest month ever documented. The study, published on Monday, reveals that the planet’s average global surface temperature was approximately 2 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average, making it the warmest July in NOAA’s record.
The study also highlights that July 2023 marked the 47th-consecutive July and the 533rd-consecutive month with temperatures above the 20th-century average. Furthermore, it is virtually certain that the year 2023 will rank among the five-warmest years on record, with a nearly 50% probability of being the warmest on record.
Record-Breaking Climate Events
Not only did July 2023 set a record for the hottest month, but it also witnessed the lowest global July sea ice extent coverage on record. The coverage was about 470,000 square miles less than the previous record low from July 2019. Additionally, the Antarctic sea ice coverage ranked lowest on record for the third consecutive month, running 1 million square miles below the 1991-2020 average.
These alarming findings come at a time when states across the U.S. are grappling with record-breaking temperatures and natural disasters like wildfires. Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Maine, and Florida have been particularly affected. In response, President Joe Biden has expressed his intention to declare a climate emergency, which would grant him the necessary powers to combat climate change.
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