Nick Dunstone
@nickdunstone.bsky.social
UK climate scientist focusing on near-term climate prediction and dynamics driving extreme events. Also interested in photography and astronomy.
Met Office 2026 global temperature forecast released today: very likely a fourth consecutive year above 1.4 C and >1.5 C possible again. Highlights the vanishingly small headroom we have to stay below 1.5 C to avoid the most severe impacts of climate change.
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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2026 outlook: likely another year above 1.4°C
The Met Office outlook for the global average temperature in 2026 suggests an extension of the run of years with a value above 1.4°C, compared to pre-industrial levels.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Met Office 2026 global temperature forecast released today: very likely a fourth consecutive year above 1.4 C and >1.5 C possible again. Highlights the vanishingly small headroom we have to stay below 1.5 C to avoid the most severe impacts of climate change.
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...