Earth just had hottest January since records began, data shows
- Average global temperature 2.5F above 20th-century average
- Antarctic has begun February with several temperature spikes
Last month was the hottest January on record over the world’s land and ocean surfaces, with average temperatures exceeding anything in the 141 years of data held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Related: Antarctic temperature rises above 20C for first time on record
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