SARASOTA – After the local National Weather Service (NWS) office calculated the numbers locally, and after NOAA calculated the numbers worldwide, we can say June 2020 was sizzling. More than normal.
Worldwide temperatures were 1.66°F above the 20th century average of 59.9°F. This makes it the third warmest June on record, tying June 2015. According to NOAA, nine of the 10 warmest Junes have occurred since 2010; the seven warmest Junes have occurred in the last seven years (2014–2020).
South America, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean were some of the most notable areas which recorded some of the highest extremes worldwide. Some areas that were cooler were India and parts of north Asia.
A couple of the most notable anomalies occurred in Finland and north of the Arctic circle.
Locally, the Suncoast experienced an abnormally warm June as well. SRQ recorded its 5th warmest June.
More than half the month saw temperatures at or above 90°F even though 80s are typically more prevalent. The overnight lows, however, saw the biggest jump from the average. We tied records for our warmest lows on June 9, 25, and 30, and broke a record for our warmest low on June 8. The previous record that day was 78°F set in 2010.
For the full global climate report from NOAA, click this link.
