July was Earth’s third-warmest on record, EU scientists say
Summary
July 2025 was the third-warmest July on record globally, according to EU scientists. The month saw extreme weather, including high temperatures and floods, despite a slight drop in average global temperatures. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service warns of more climate changes unless we reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Key Facts
- July 2025 was the third-warmest July recorded globally.
- Turkey recorded its highest-ever temperature of 50.5°C (122.9°F) on July 25, 2025.
- The world’s average surface temperature in July 2025 was 1.25°C above the 1850-1900 period.
- The average surface air temperature in July was 16.68°C (62.02°F), which is 0.45°C warmer than the 1991-2020 average for July.
- The period from August 2024 to July 2025 was 1.53°C above pre-industrial levels, surpassing a critical warming threshold.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are the main cause of climate change.
- EU scientists caution that long-term warming trends will continue to cause extreme weather unless emissions are reduced.
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