Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39pm on 23 Jul 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
On July 21, 2024, the global average surface air temperature hit a record 17.09°C (62.76°F), surpassing last year's highest temperature of 17.08°C (62.74°F), according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. This marks the hottest day ever recorded globally. Recent heatwaves have affected the U.S., Europe, and Russia. The record follows a trend of increasingly hot months, with 2024 potentially surpassing 2023 as the hottest year on record. The persistent heat is attributed to climate change and recent El Niño effects.
