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2025 Smashes Records: Global Temps Soar 1.4°C Higher
13 Jan
Summary
- Global average surface temperature in 2025 was 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels.
- 2023-2025 span marks the warmest three-year period on record globally.
- China experienced its warmest year on record with 11°C national average temperature.
The year 2025 concluded among the three warmest on record, marking a significant acceleration in global warming. Global average surface temperatures were 1.4°C higher than pre-industrial levels, with the period between 2023 and 2025 identified as the warmest three-year span. Large parts of the world endured near-record heat, with polar regions continuing their accelerated warming trend.
China experienced an exceptionally warm year in 2025, with its national average temperature reaching 11°C, surpassing the previous record. Sixteen provincial regions recorded their warmest year since 1961, and the country endured a record number of high-temperature days. A prolonged heatwave from June to September highlighted the intensity of the extreme heat.
