Record-Breaking Heat: Summer 2024 Shatters Temperature Records
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The Facts
This summer surpassed the previous record set in 2023, which was 0.66 degrees Celsius above the average baseline, marking a continuation of the alarming trend of rising global temperatures.
The record-breaking temperatures included the hottest June and August on record, as well as the hottest day ever recorded on July 22, 2024, according to NASA's analysis of global daily temperature data.
The Spin
While the summer of 2024 was exceptionally hot, it's important to consider long-term climate trends rather than focusing on individual records. Natural variability plays a role in temperature fluctuations, and more data is needed to fully understand the implications of these recent heat events. The climate system is complex, and caution should be exercised when attributing specific weather events to climate change.
