The world experienced its third-warmest July on record this year, according to the European Union's climate monitoring agency. Although global average temperatures eased slightly compared to the record highs of the previous two years, scientists warn that extreme heat and deadly flooding continued to affect many regions. The agency reported that new temperature records and more climate extremes are likely unless greenhouse gas concentrations are reduced. Notably, Turkey recorded its highest-ever temperature of 50.5°C as it battled wildfires in July.

While July was not as hot as the two previous years, the planet's average surface temperature last month remained significantly above pre-industrial levels. The twelve-month period ending in July 2025 was 1.53°C warmer than the 1850-1900 baseline, temporarily surpassing the warming target set in the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Europe continues to warm at twice the global average rate, and scientists emphasize that the long-term warming trend will bring more extreme weather events unless action is taken to curb emissions.