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Global Climate Summary for January 2024

BY NOAA NATIONAL CENTERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 16, 2024



Highlights

  • Temperatures were above average over much of the globe, but the eastern United States, most of Europe and a few other areas were cooler than average. 

  • There is a 22% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year in NOAA’s 175-year record and a 79% chance that El Niño will transition to neutral conditions by mid-year.

  • Northern Hemisphere snow cover was near average, but Antarctic sea ice extent was fifth lowest on record for January. 

  • Global precipitation was nearly record-high in January, following on the heels of a record-wet December. 

Precipitation


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