Record High Temperatures Mark March in Europe

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, March 2025 has been recorded as the warmest March in Europe since data collection began. The average temperature across the continent reached 6.03 degrees Celsius, exceeding the norm by 2.41 degrees when compared to the benchmark period of 1991 to 2020.

This month also marked a significant global milestone, as it has been identified as the second warmest March on record worldwide. Additionally, a new low was set for the extent of Arctic sea ice during March, indicating alarming trends in climate conditions.

Notably, this past March was the 20th month out of the last 21 where the global average temperature surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This alarming trend raises concerns about the viability of achieving international climate goals, such as limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times. The year 2024 has already seen temperatures that exceed this threshold. However, the target will only be officially considered unattainable after multiple years of exceeding it.

The Copernicus Climate Change Service regularly publishes data regarding surface temperatures, sea ice extent, and precipitation levels. Their findings are derived from extensive computer-generated analyses that incorporate billions of measurements collected from satellites, ships, aircraft, and weather stations across the globe. The compiled data can be traced back to 1950, with some earlier records also available.