Earth Records Hottest Day in History with 17.09°C Global Average Temperature, ERA5 Reanalysis Confirms

Jul 23, 2024, 07:12 PM

The Earth experienced its hottest recorded day in human history on Sunday, with a global average surface air temperature reaching 17.09°C (62.76°F). This unprecedented temperature, recorded by Copernicus ECMWF, surpasses any recorded in the past 100,000 years or more. The ERA5 Reanalysis, which began in 1940, supports this finding. Despite some controversy over the accuracy and significance of the record, the event underscores the ongoing concerns about climate change and its impacts.