January 2025 was the warmest on record globally, exceeding pre-industrial levels by 1.75°C.

January 2025 broke records as the warmest January globally, with temperatures 0.09°C higher than January 2024. Despite predictions and the cooling La Niña effect, the month's average temperature was 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels. Scientists attribute the warming primarily to greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. The Arctic saw unusually mild temperatures, with sea ice levels tying the January record low. The persistent warmth raises concerns about extreme weather events and the acceleration of global warming.

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