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WMO: Asia was 1.04°C above average in 2024
Asia’s mean temperature was about 1.04°C above 1991–2020. Record ranking varies by dataset.
Event / data period: 2024
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IllustrationMarine heatwaves affected nearly 15 million km² of ocean in August–September.
WMO’s indicators refer to 2024 and report periods.
Data
Annual climate indicators
2024 indicators reported in WMO’s continental assessment.
- Asia average temperature anomaly
- 1.04 °C above 1991–2020 average
- 2024 · Observed
- Ocean area affected by marine heatwaves (Aug–Sep)
- 15 million km²
- 2024 · Observed
Methodology
WMO’s 2024 Asia report: annual temperature anomaly against 1991–2020 and marine area affected during August–September.
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