Record Breaking Extreme Weather

It's Getting Hotter: How Climate Change Is Affecting Europe

Record-Breaking Extreme Weather

In 2023, Europe experienced an unprecedented number of days with extreme weather events.

Rising Temperatures

• Temperatures in Germany have risen by 16 degrees Celsius in just 140 years.
• The 15-degree Celsius threshold is no longer considered a viable target to stay below according to climate experts.

Oceanic Influences

Unusually warm temperatures in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are contributing to the current weather patterns.

Geographic Impacts

The North Atlantic-European sector is experiencing a large-scale weather system that is creating these warmer temperatures.

Visual Evidence

A map of Europe shows the projected temperature at two meters in height for the upcoming hours.

Climate Change Implications

These weather patterns highlight the significant and ongoing impacts of climate change on Europe's weather systems and environments.