Record-Breaking Heat: Earth's Hottest November and Decade, with 2023 Set to Be Hottest Year
November 2023 was the warmest November on record, with the globally averaged temperature over 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit above average. This marks the sixth consecutive month of setting a global heat record for that month. The warmth was widespread, affecting parts of Africa, central Asia, the Middle East, and northern South America. The planet's oceans were also record-warm for any November dating back to 1900. With four of the other five months in 2023 ranking among the warmest, it is highly likely that 2023 will be the hottest year on record.