Global Warming 2024 Facts

Global Warming 2024 Facts. The average global land and ocean surface temperature for january 2024 was 1.27°c (2.29°f) above the 20th century average of 12.0°c (53.6°f). However, to meet the threshold of +2°c warming or +1.5°c by 2030, emissions must fall by 28% or 42%.

Last year was the hottest on record by a huge margin and this year will likely be hotter still. Carbon brief’s analysis indicates a 95% probability that this year will surpass 2023 as.