June 2026 Ends Hotter Than 2025 as Global Temperatures Keep Rising
The global daily average surface air temperature reached 16.80°C on June 30, 2026, surpassing the level recorded on the same date in 2025 and remaining well above the 1991-2020 average.
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Dangerous Humid Heat Days Are Rising Across the GlobeThe number of dangerously humid heat days has increased sharply since the 1970s, with countries such as Malaysia, Ghana, Sri Lanka and India witnessing significant rises, underscoring the growing impact of climate change on human health and heat stress.