2023 global heat wave continues into 2024: another record possible
The expectation for 2024 is that it will continue the trend of record-breaking temperatures, with January and February expected to be more than 1.5 degrees warmer than the average for 1850-1900. This is due to factors such as increasing greenhouse gas concentrations and the delayed impact of the recent El Niño, with scientists still debating potential explanations for the 2023 heat record.