Copernicus Reports July 22, 2024, as Hottest Day Ever – Here's How Scientists Measured It

Copernicus has declared July 22, 2024, as the hottest day ever recorded on Earth based on ERA5 dataset.

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Determining the global average temperature involves thousands of observations from high-tech equipment and sophisticated computer models.

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According to Professor Andrew King, measuring daily global temperatures is a complex task requiring advanced scientific methods.

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2024 is on track to potentially become the hottest year on record due to significant human-induced climate change.

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Dr. Sarah Karnick from NOAA noted 2023 as the warmest year in NOAA's 174-year climate record, setting a new precedent.

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Northern hemisphere land masses heat up significantly by July each year, contributing to these record temperatures.

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Southern hemisphere oceans, meanwhile, are still cooling, creating a temperature disparity that affects global averages.

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Carlo Buontempo of C3S highlighted the unprecedented temperature differences seen over the last 13 months compared to previous records.

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Earth remains resilient, but the urgency to address human-induced greenhouse emissions is more critical than ever.

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