The Canadian government warns that 2025 may rank as one of the hottest years ever recorded
Ottawa: So, the Canadian government just dropped some pretty eye-opening news. They’re saying that 2025 could end up being one of the hottest years on record. Can you believe it? With 2024 already being the hottest year ever, it’s wild to think about what’s next.
According to their latest forecast, 2025 might not break last year’s record, but it’s definitely going to be hotter than any year before 2022. They’re predicting temperatures will be between 1.35 C and 1.55 C above what they were before industrial times. That’s a big deal!
It’s crazy to think that this will mark the 12th year in a row where we see temperatures at least 1.0 C above those old levels. Both 2023 and 2024 were record-breakers, hitting 1.43 C and 1.55 C above pre-industrial levels, respectively. So, yeah, 2025 is looking like it could be right up there with them.
The folks at Environment and Climate Change Canada are saying this isn’t just a random spike in temperatures. It’s a clear sign of long-term global warming, mainly due to greenhouse gas emissions. They’re predicting that the next five years will be the warmest on record. That’s pretty alarming!
They’ve got this system called CanSIPS that helps them predict seasonal climate conditions up to a year in advance. It’s all about giving people the info they need to prepare for the impacts of climate change. And let’s be real, we all need to be ready for that.
Even though we hit that 1.5 C threshold in 2024, it doesn’t mean we’ve officially crossed the line set by the Paris Agreement. That threshold is about long-term averages, not just one-off years. So, there’s still some hope there.
But the reality is, communities in Canada are already feeling the heat—literally. Climate change is affecting everything from infrastructure to health. The government is committed to providing reliable climate data to help everyone adapt and build stronger, more resilient communities.
Keep an eye out because in 2025, they’ll start sharing seasonal and decadal forecasts on ClimateData.ca. It’s all about staying informed and ready for what’s coming!
