July 2025 has been confirmed as the third warmest July in recorded history, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The month brought record-breaking heat to several countries, with Turkiye registering its highest-ever national temperature of 50.5°C. Experts say this is a clear sign of the growing impact of global warming.
Although it did not surpass the all-time record set in July 2023, last month’s global temperature was still 1.25°C higher than the pre-industrial average. Scientists caution that this continues a troubling trend of extreme weather events, including heatwaves and flooding, affecting multiple regions across the world.
Data also shows that the 12-month period ending in July 2025 was 1.53°C warmer than pre-industrial levels. This figure is above the 1.5°C threshold targeted in the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to reduce the risk of severe climate impacts.
Climate experts stress that urgent action is needed to cut greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to avoid more dangerous consequences, such as prolonged droughts, stronger storms, and further disruption to ecosystems. They warn that without immediate and significant changes, extreme weather events like those seen in recent months could become even more frequent and severe.
The findings from Copernicus serve as another reminder that the effects of climate change are accelerating. Governments, businesses, and individuals are being urged to step up efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources, improve energy efficiency, and take steps to protect vulnerable communities from worsening climate conditions.
