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February 7, 2025

January 2025 Was Hottest on Record, Hitting 1.75 Degrees Above Preindustrial Levels
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The World Meteorological Organization reports January 2025 was the
warmest since records began, reaching 1.75 degrees Celsius above the
preindustrial level. The January data was a "surprise" to many
scientists, coming despite La Niņa conditions that tend to cool the
globe. On Sunday, temperatures at the North Pole soared above the
freezing point of ice, reaching 36 degrees Fahrenheit above normal for
the date.


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