Scientists at the US National Climatic Data Center measure the Earth’s surface temperature each month and compare it to the previous century’s average to detect climate change trends. Every month since February 1985 has had above-average temperatures, providing evidence of climate change.
The average temperature on the surface of the Earth is measured each month by scientists at the US National Climatic Data Center, who then compare the data to that month’s average temperature over the previous century. This allows scientists to detect any trends in climate change and make projections about the future. As of October 2015, the last time the Earth experienced a colder-than-average month was February 1985. Every month since then has had above-average temperatures, providing compelling statistical evidence that climate change is underway. .
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While it varies widely depending on location, the Earth’s overall average temperature is about 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius).
Russia is home to the coldest inhabited place on Earth. The Siberian village of Oymyakon has an average temperature of -49 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 degrees Celsius).
While Earth may be getting hotter, our planet’s surface temperatures are positively freezing compared to Venus, the hottest planet in the solar system, where temperatures can reach over 750 degrees Fahrenheit (400 degrees Celsius).
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