Land Surface Temperature Anomaly (Global): February, 2025
Summary
The monthly LST analysis was based on the LST of February, 2025. A multi-year global monthly LST climatology was generated as a reference. Monthly daytime LST, monthly daytime LST climatology, monthly LST anomaly, monthly LST variability, and monthly LST variability climatology were shown. The LST of this month is summarized as follows:
- North America experienced significant warming in the Southwest, but a severe winter storm impacted the region from Western Canada to the majority of the US. The temperature Midwest and Great Plains plummeted due to a surge of Arctic air and experiencing record-breaking lows, with record-breaking lows and heavy snowfall reported. The northern tip of California was particularly hard-hit, registering a significant 5.53°C anomaly.
- South America saw strong warming in Brazil and Argentina, with temperatures 4.4°C higher than average, contrasting with colder-than-normal conditions in the southern tip of Chile and Argentina.
- Eurasia had a strong cold anomaly of 3.7°C. The maximum anomaly was located in Southeast China and northern Vietnam, stretching over the Tibetan Plateau and Central Asia, and into Western Europe, contrasting with warmer-than-average conditions in Northern Europe and Russia. Northern Vietnam was hit hardest with temperatures ~13°C below average.
- Australia has experienced a hot summer since December.
A brief summary can be accessed here, once it is available. Your feedback is welcome if you find other areas/features of your interest.
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