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Global Temperature Anomaly Hits 1.40°C, 2.9 Standard Deviations Above Average
Oct 16, 2023 — Nov 15, 2023 May 18, 2026
November's global temperature anomaly reached 1.40°C, representing a 2.9 standard deviation spike above the 60-point rolling average of 0.96°C. This follows a clear upward trend since mid-2023, with anomalies climbing from 1.23°C in March to this peak. The timing coincides with atmospheric CO₂ rising to 431.12 ppm and economic indicators showing mixed signals—record low unemployment alongside elevated treasury yields. The statistical rarity of this temperature deviation (occurring <0.5% of the time in normal distributions) suggests we may be witnessing a fundamental shift in baseline climate patterns.