DZWatch Exclusive: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2025 ranks among the three hottest years ever recorded, continuing a concerning trend of global warming. The past eleven years have been the warmest on record, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate change.
According to WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo, 2025, despite beginning and ending under the influence of the La Niña phenomenon, still registered as one of the hottest years globally. This is attributed to the persistent accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
The rise in land and ocean temperatures has exacerbated extreme weather events, including severe heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and powerful tropical cyclones. This underscores the critical need to strengthen early warning systems and implement effective climate adaptation strategies.
“Climate monitoring, based on accurate and collaborative global data, is now more important than ever,” stated Saulo. “It is essential to ensure that reliable and actionable information is available to everyone in the face of accelerating climate changes.”
The WMO reported that the average global temperature for 2025 was estimated at 15.08 degrees Celsius. The organization also highlighted that ocean temperatures reached record levels, with approximately 33% of the world’s marine areas classified as the hottest ever recorded, and 57% among the hottest five. Significant warming was observed in the tropical and South Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the northern Indian Ocean, and the Southern Oceans, indicating a widespread warming trend across various ocean basins.
DZWatch will continue to monitor climate developments and provide updates on the ongoing efforts to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
