2016 is now confirmed as the warmest year on record globally, making it the 3rd consecutive warmest year. The months of January through to August all set record high values, while the remaining 4 months ranked in the top 5.

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2016 is now confirmed as the warmest year on record globally, making it the 3rd consecutive warmest year. The months of January through to August all set record high values, while the remaining 4 months ranked in the top 5.