February 2025 recorded global average surface air temperatures of 13.36°C, making it the third hottest February on record, with significant deviations from historical temperature averages. This month is part of a broader trend, as it's also the second hottest winter on record, particularly concerning in relation to the Paris Agreement’s target thresholds. The data from Copernicus Climate Change Service reflect ongoing climate change impacts, demonstrating alarming patterns such as record low sea ice cover. Experts warn of further rising temperatures, with implications extending into the coming years.
According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, this past February was the third hottest on record, exceeding historical temperature averages significantly.
February was also 1.59°C above the pre-industrial average for 1850-1900, continuing a troubling trend of warming that exceeds Paris Agreement thresholds.
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