2026 to be one of four warmest years on record: World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization reports that 2026 is on track to be one of the four warmest years on record. The report highlights the impact of El Nino and rising ocean temperatures on global climate trends.
Why it matters
This data underscores the accelerating pace of climate change, which has significant implications for global environmental policy and disaster preparedness.
New Delhi The year 2026 will be one of the four warmest years on record, with the global average temperature for January-September 2026 touching 1.47 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial times (the average of the 1850-1900 period), according to a new World Meteorological Organization report. It added that this global average temperature figure was higher than the full-year averages in 2025 and 2023, and only slightly lower than 2024, which is the warmest year on record.
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