NOAA's monthly global climate report

April 2024: Hottest on Record, Global Temperature Exceeds 15°C

May 8, 2024, 05:21 AM

April 2024 has been recorded as the hottest April globally since records began, marking the 11th consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures. This unprecedented streak was reported by the European Union's climate change monitoring service, which highlighted that each month since June 2023 has set a new temperature record. The global average temperature for April exceeded 15°C for the first time, with global sea surface temperatures also reaching new highs, and temperatures were 2.8°F above historical averages. This trend is part of a broader pattern of rising global temperatures, attributed to ongoing climate change.