- Jul 1
Global sea surface temperatures reach record high for June, surpassing 2023 and 2024 levels
The global sea surface temperature reached 20.86°C on June 21, exceeding records from the previous two years and signalling a warming trend amplified by an emerging El Niño.
- Jul 1
Ocean temperatures set June record as El Niño and climate change push seas into uncharted territory
The average global sea surface temperature on June 21 soared to 20.86–21.0 °C, the highest for that date in recorded history, EU’s Copernicus service reports. El Niño and climate change combine to push readings into uncharted territory.
