UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’

The World Meteorological

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed a new hottest-ever temperature in mainland Antarctica, suggesting the result is in line with global warming data observed by the agency.

The new high of 18.3C (65F) was registered at the Esperanza Research Station on February 6, 2020, the UN agency said on Thursday as it officially recognized the new record.

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