The average temperature of the World Ocean in July 2026 was almost…
The average temperature of the World Ocean in July 2026 was almost 21 degrees Celsius, which became the highest indicator for all observation time, reported by the European climate service Copernicus.
Consensus
- The average surface temperature of the World Ocean outside polar regions in July 2026 was 20.96°C.
- This temperature surpassed the previous record of 20.89°C set in July 2023.
- The El Niño phenomenon was identified as a key factor influencing the rise in ocean temperatures.
- July 2026 was the second-hottest July on record globally, tied with July 2024.
- The average global air temperature in July 2026 was recorded at 16.9°C.
- The most recent record for the hottest July remains July 2023.
Points of divergence
- July 2026 was the hottest month on record for atmospheric air in Russia since 1891, surpassing records from 2010 and 2024. — fontanka
- Italy introduced the highest level of heat danger across all 27 major cities in the country due to the fourth wave of extreme heat. — vedomosti
- European wildfires and drought caused an economic loss of 3.1 billion euros, with the largest damage in Portugal, Greece, and Romania. — vedomosti
- Military conflicts, El Niño, and extreme heat are threatening crop yields in key agricultural regions worldwide. — vedomosti
- More than 1,300 excess deaths related to extreme heat were recorded in Europe since June 21, according to the WHO director. — vm
- Europe is warming at twice the global average rate. — vm
- Extreme heat in June and July led to the highest weather danger levels in parts of Eastern Europe. — interfax
- Spain, France, and Greece experienced severe natural fires in June and July. — interfax
Coverage (4 sources)
- Surface temperature of the World Ocean in July broke a historical record — Фонтанка
- Climate scientists announce record rise in average temperature of the World Ocean — Ведомости
- Average ocean temperature in July reached record levels in history — Вечерняя Москва
- Surface temperature of the World Ocean in July 2026 rose to a record — Интерфакс