Global Temperature Hits Record High of 17.09°C on July 21, Copernicus and ERA5 Data Show

Jul 23, 2024, 01:12 PM

On July 21, 2024, the global mean surface temperature reached a new record high of 17.09°C (62.76°F), surpassing the previous record of 17.08°C set in July 2023. This record, based on preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service and the ERA5 dataset, marks the hottest day ever recorded in modern history. The unprecedented heat is attributed to ongoing climate change and has led to extreme wildfire risks in many parts of the Mediterranean, Western Canada, and Antarctica. Scientists indicate this could be the planet's warmest day in over 100,000 years.