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The year 2023 has officially become the warmest on record, surpassing 2016. Global temperatures averaged 14.98°C, 0.17°C higher than 2016. This warming trend, exceeding the pre-industrial level by 1.48°C, is linked to a shift from La Niña to El Niño conditions. Notably, each month from June to December 2023 was warmer than in any previous year. July and August set records as the warmest months, contributing to the warmest boreal summer. The daily global temperature in 2023 consistently exceeded 1°C above the pre-industrial level, marking the first time every day within a year surpassed this threshold. The record-breaking warmth, influenced by El Niño and high sea surface temperatures, also resulted in extreme events worldwide, such as heatwaves, floods, droughts, and wildfires. Forecasts suggest 2024 could be even warmer. Greenhouse gas concentrations, including carbon dioxide and methane, continued to rise, reaching record levels.
