The long-term trend of above-average temperatures continues
In the span of 141 years of climate records, there has never been a warmer January than last month, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
![A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA) A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/2022-03/Photo-collage-climate-scenarios-global-climate-reports-NOAA-image-landscapes-NO-NOAA-Logo.jpg?h=ae90aac8&itok=XjAyXlRn)
A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA)