Arctic Heat Flashcards
1
Q
What was the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic, and where did it occur?
A
The highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic was 38°C in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk on June 20, 2020.
2
Q
How much higher was the recorded temperature compared to the area’s daily average for June?
A
The recorded temperature was 18 degrees higher than the area’s daily average for June.
3
Q
According to the World Meteorological Society (WMO), how many of the warmest years on record did 2020 rank among?
A
According to the World Meteorological Society (WMO), how many of the warmest years on record did 2020 rank among?
