The hottest day in 2024, according to a NASA analysis, was July 22, 2024.
Daily Global Temperature Records
Overview
- A NASA analysis of global daily temperature data indicates that July 22, 2024, has set a new record as the hottest day ever recorded.
- This record surpasses the previous one set in July 2023.
- Data from GEOS-FP, covering the period from July 1 to July 23, 2024, highlights this significant temperature anomaly.
Daily Global Temperature Analysis
| Date | Status |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2024 | Exceeded previous record |
| July 22, 2024 | Hottest day on record |
| July 23, 2024 | Exceeded previous record |
Key Insights
- Record-Breaking Day: July 22, 2024, is identified as the hottest day on record.
- Consecutive High Temperatures: July 21 and 23, 2024, also broke the previous daily temperature record set in July 2023.
- Data Source: The analysis is based on daily global temperature data from GEOS-FP, specifically for the period from July 1 to July 23, 2024.
Implications
- The record-breaking temperatures observed in July 2024 underscore the ongoing trend of global warming.
- Consecutive days surpassing previous records indicate a potentially accelerating pattern of extreme heat events.
