ClimateQuiet 35d · day 35
Earth's average temperature near record high as summer peaks
Climate Central scientists report 2026 reaching approximately 17°C (62°F), approaching all-time warmest temperatures during peak northern hemisphere summer.
What to know
- Earth's average temperature is currently around 17°C (62°F), approximately 2°C above normal for this time of year.
- The elevated temperature reflects both expected seasonal patterns (peak northern hemisphere summer) and ongoing global warming effects.
- Climate Central's briefing covered multiple extreme weather phenomena including heat waves, wildfires, and marine heat waves, alongside El Niño forecasts.
“We're actually very close to the all-time warmest global temperature on record.”
Dr. Zach Labe, Climate scientist · Climate Central briefing · Aug 19
Dr. Zach Labe Climate scientist at Climate CentralJen Brady Senior data analyst at Climate CentralClimate Central Nonprofit climate science organization
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[0:00] and thank you for joining us. Welcome to Climate Central's monthly climate briefing. Um I'm Jen Brady, senior data analyst and research manager here at Climate Central. Um if you're new to our work, Climate Central is a nonprofit non-advocacy organization scientists and communicators creating resources to help you understand and communicate…