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The average surface air temperature on Earth in January was 55.65 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a new report from Copernicus.
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  • February 8, 2024

January was the warmest month on record: Scientists

The average surface air temperature on Earth in January was 55.65 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a new report from Copernicus.

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