Don Sutherland

It is likely that the highest November global mean surface temperature of 14.764C from November 1, 2024 (ERA-5) will be surpassed on multiple days this year. #ClimateChange

The NBM continues to suggest near record or record warmth in #Toronto on Thursday. The spread (uncertainty) is low. #Canada

U.S. records from October 26, 2026.

Canadian records from October 26, 2026. #Canada

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 25 was 15.054C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.039C from 2025. ERA-5 goes back to 1940. #ClimateChange

Majuro in the Marshall Islands reached 90F (32.2C) today. That broke the daily record of 89F (31.7C) that was set in 1979, 1982, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2021, and 2023. It also recorded a low of 84F (28.9C), which tied the October and all-time mark. Records go back to 1951.

U.S. daily records from October 25, 2026.

Canadian records from October 25, 2026. #Canada

ENSO Regions 3 (+4.3C) and 3.4 (+3.4C) set new all-time weekly records. #ElNiño

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 24 was 15.071C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.072C from 2024. October 1-24, 2026 is the warmest October 1-24 on record. ERA-5 goes back to 1940. #ClimateChange

U.S. daily records from October 24, 2026.

Canadian records from October 24, 2026. #Canada

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 23 was 15.257C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.072C from 2024. #ClimateChange

There are lots of cirrus and cirrostratus clouds this morning in southern Westchester County.

U.S. daily precipitation records from October 23, 2026.

U.S. record high minimum and maximum temperatures from October 23.

Canadian daily records from October 23, 2026. #Canada

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 22 was 15.307C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.077C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Pocatello and Helena are among locations that have set daily precipitation records today. #idwx #mtwx

U.S. precipitation records from October 22, 2026.

U.S. temperature records from October 22, 2026

Canadian records from October 22, 2026. #Canada

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 21 was 15.292C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.123C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Select U.S. daily records from October 21, 2026.

Canadian records for October 21, 2026. #Canada

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 20 was 15.218C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.181C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Watsonville, CA has picked up 0.06" (1.5 mm) of rain so far today. That breaks the daily record of 0.05" (1.3 mm) that was set in 2021. Records go back to 1945. Numerous cities, including Las Vegas and Phoenix, are in line for record high minimum temperatures.

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 19 was 15.222C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.197C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Canadian Records from October 20, 2026. #Canada

Select U.S. records from October 19, 2026.

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The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 18 was 15.260C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.185C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Select records from #France from October 19, 2026.

Select Canadian daily records from October 19, 2026. #Canada

U.S. records yesterday from stations with periods of record that begin in 1960 or earlier.

#Anchorage, AK has received 0.90" (22.9 mm) of rain today. That breaks the daily record of 0.88" (22.4 mm) from 1954. #akwx

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 17 was 15.303C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.214C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Canadian daily records from October 18, 2026. #Canada

U.S. daily records from October 18, 2026.

Cold Bay, AK reached 60F (15.6C) today. That broke the daily record of 58F (14.4C) that was set in 2004. Records go back to 1942. #akwx

Grandiflora rose at the New York Botanical Garden on a sunny but cool October afternoon.The hummingbird migration appears to be completed. I dedicate the rose to #Ukraine and Ukraine’s people.

Earlier this morning, San Antonio had a low temperature of 44F (6.7C). That broke the daily record of 45F (7.2C) that was set in 1903 and tied in 1975 and 1976. Records go back to 1885. #txwx

Canadian daily records from October 17, 2026. #Canada

The number of U.S. records continued to diminish yesterday. Aside from Watsonville's (CA) daily record high of 96F (35.6C) the below records were set in stations with periods of record that go back to 1960 or earlier.

The preliminary global mean surface temperature on October 16 was 15.346C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.248C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Watsonville, CA reached 96F (35.6C) today. That broke the daily mark of 95F (35.0C) that was set in 2020. Records go back to 1945. #cawx

Below is an example of #leadership. Weak, timid, little men like @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk can never measure up. Their appeasement of #Russia, interference with #Ukraine's self-defense, and profound cowardice will be judged harshly by history.

The preliminary global mean surface temperature for October 15 was 15.369C (ERA-5). That would break the daily mark of 15.336C from 2023. #ClimateChange

Select Canadian records from October 16, 2026. #Canada

Select U.S. records from October 16, 2026. #Burbank, #CA set a new monthly record high minimum temperature that surpassed the old mark by 3F (1.7C). It was also its latest-season 80F (26.7C) or above low. The prior record was set on September 10, 2015.