New Record Set for the Hottest Month Ever

The summer of 2019 started with the hottest month of June and that was followed by July which is now being considered the hottest month in recorded history. In the 140 years that we have monitored global temperatures we have never seen a global average reading of 62.11 Fahrenheit. This year's mark beat the record set in July 2016.

"Nine of the 10 hottest Julys have occurred since 2005—with the last five years ranking as the five hottest. Last month was also the 43rd consecutive July. This record takes its place alongside many other recent records, however none are expected to last for very long. (NOAA)"

Temperature records are falling at an ever accelerating pace. The trend is unmistakable. July was not only the hottest month on record it was the 415th consecutive month with above-average global temperatures. We have not seen below average temperatures in more than three decades.

To make matters worse the warming trend appears to be accelerating. The five warmest years in recorded history have all occurred in the past five years. There is no sign that this trend will abate any time soon as the first half of 2019 puts us on track for another record breaking year.  

Source: NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information  

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