Temperature Extremes

Summer Heat Wave in South America
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Summer Heat Wave in South America

February 2025 was a scorcher, with record temperatures in parts of Brazil and notable heat in Argentina.

Published Feb 28, 2025

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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere
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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere

An unusual number of tropical storms churned across the planet’s southern oceans simultaneously in February 2025.

Published Feb 27, 2025

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Sweater Weather in North America
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Sweater Weather in North America

Even with global temperatures well above normal in February 2025, a blast of frigid Arctic air spilled south into the central and eastern United States.

Published Feb 20, 2025

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Southern States Frozen Over
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Southern States Frozen Over

A rare winter storm brought frigid temperatures and heavy snow to states from Texas to North Carolina.

Published Jan 23, 2025

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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record
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2024 Was the Warmest Year on Record

A NASA analysis shows that global temperatures in 2024 were 1.28 degrees Celsius (2.30 degrees Fahrenheit) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline.

Published Jan 10, 2025

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