November 2024 records second highest global temperatures as scientists predict warmest year ever

November 2024 was the second hottest November on record, with global average temperatures reaching 14.10°C, just below last year's record. This temperature is 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for November. Scientists now believe 2024 will be the warmest year ever recorded, with temperatures consistently exceeding pre-industrial levels. The year-to-date average is 0.72°C above the 1991-2020 average, surpassing the same period in 2023. While global temperatures rose, Europe experienced a cooler November, with an average of 5.14°C. The Copernicus Climate Change Service also reported low Arctic sea ice levels, indicating ongoing climate changes.