Hottest Day Recorded Globally

On July 21, 2023, the average temperature of Earth's surface air reached a record-high 17.09°C (62.7°F), as reported by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) of the European Union. This surpasses the previous record of 17.08°C set on July 6, 2023, and highlights a worrying trend of rising global temperatures, which have been increasing steadily over the past 13 months. The extreme heat coincides with severe heatwaves and wildfires in the USA and Europe, and severe flooding in East Africa and Brazil. The primary cause of these rising temperatures is the continued burning of fossil fuels and increasing greenhouse gas emissions. As these trends persist, 2023 could become the hottest year on record, with 2024 likely to follow suit. Future projections remain uncertain, empha