Report Reveals Last Month as the Hottest June on the Planet
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU’s climate agency, confirmed that last month was the hottest June on the planet ever recorded. This marks a significant milestone, as it was also the 12th consecutive month where global temperatures were 1.5°C above the pre-Industrial average. The relentless rise in temperature highlights an ongoing trend, with June being the 13th straight month of record-high temperatures.
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Hottest June on the Planet Affects Five Continents
Five continents, including India, experienced scorching heat, underscoring the global nature of this crisis. The C3S data revealed that June’s average surface air temperature was 16.66°C, which is 0.67°C above the 1991-2020 average and 0.14°C higher than the previous record set in June 2023. Climate warming induced by humans and the El Niño event that occurred in 2023–24 both had a substantial impact on these temperatures.
C3S Director Carlo Buontempo emphasised that this pattern of record-breaking temperatures is not just an anomaly but a clear indication of climate change. He warned that unless greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, new records will continue to be set. The agency’s findings echo a similar streak of high temperatures observed during 2015-16, further cementing the urgent need for global action against climate change.
