Warm Start To 2022 Recorded Across Globe - NOAA
A warm start to 2022 has been recorded with the global surface temperature for January 0.89°C (1.60°F) above the 20th century average and the sixth highest for January since global records began in 1880, NOAA reported this week.
The last eight Januarys (2015–2022) rank among the 10 warmest Januarys on record, the US meteorological agency reported in its monthly global climate report.
“January 2022 also marked the 46th consecutive January and the 445th consecutive month with temperatures, are at least nominally, above average,” it said.
“Similar to 2021, the year 2022 began with an episode of a La Niña in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) can affect global temperatures. La Niña tends to cool global temperatures slightly, while El Niño tends to boost global temperatures.
“With a slightly cool start to the year, there is only a 10% chance of 2022 ending as the warmest year on record. However, there is over 99% chance of the year ranking among the 10 warmest years on record.”
