According to Copernicus data, June 2022 was the third-hottest June ever recorded. The data were released by the European climate service Copernicus on Thursday. June 2019 and 2021 are both the 1st hottest months globally.
The climate observation program, which includes satellites, ships and aircraft, has released a statement explaining that there were several "highlights" in June 2022. The June average temperature was 0.31 degrees Celsius higher than the average between 1991 and 2020.
Europe's June record was second-hottest, at 1.6degC higher than the average. June 2019 was the hottest June on the Old Continent.
According to @CopernicusECMWF, we just had the 3rd warmest June ever recorded, with extreme heat.
Copernicus mentions the extreme temperatures that were recorded between Spain and Italy. The statement stated that "Southwestern Europe, having experienced its first heat wave during the second half May, experienced another four-week period of extraordinary temperatures which peaked on June 17." .
Strong heat waves have been experienced in countries like the United States, Japan, and France, along with other regions. However, Greenland and most South American countries have seen cooler temperatures.
These 8 hottest Junes (globally) occurred in the past 8 years. Juni 2022 is third. There were many notable heat records set in the Northern Hemisphere. pic.twitter.com/KBcMKyY7QU
According to Copernicus Climate Change Director Carlo Buontempo, "Heat waves similar in severity to this year's are likely to increase in frequency and intensity in the coming years both in Europe as well as elsewhere in Europe." Based on these data,
He adds that it is crucial to make reliable data accessible to the public to allow everyone to follow these trends and better plan for the future.
