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Earth trapped record heat in 2025

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Annual global mean temperature anomalies relative to a pre-industrial (1850–1900) baseline. Data are from the datasets indicated in the legend. Credit: WMO

11 hottest years on record

All of the 11 warmest years have occurred since 2015, with 2025 about 1.43°C above pre-industrial levels.

Schematic representation of Earth’s energy balance and imbalance. Source: FAQ 7.1 IPCC, 2021

Rising energy imbalance

Greenhouse gases have disrupted Earth’s energy balance, with more heat entering than leaving the system in 2025.

Credit: Photo by Ahnaf Ibne Nasir | WMO

Oceans absorb most heat

Over 90% of excess heat is stored in oceans, driving record ocean temperatures and accelerating sea level rise.

Ocean waves at sunset illustrating global ocean warming

Long-term consequences

Warming effects, including ice loss and rising seas, are expected to continue for centuries due to persistent heat buildup.

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