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The following listed different types of special weather conditions worldwide.
Cold snaps and winter storms
In January, an unusual cold snap brought extremely cold temperatures to much of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It was the coldest January ever in much of North America in at least 10 years, bringing temperatures as much as 20–35°F (11.1–19.4°C) below average to a majority of the United States, starting from the polar vortex pushing down south after the passage of an arctic front on January 2. The lowest temperature was −36°C (−33°F) in parts of Saskatchewan, Canada.[12] On January 9–11, a winter storm caused significant impacts in the southern United States, where 2.2in (5.6cm) of snow fell in Dallas, Texas, while 3.5in (8.9cm) of snow fell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In the Southeast, 2.1in (5.3cm) of snow fell in Atlanta, Georgia,[13] while 7in (18cm) of snow fell in Memphis, Tennessee.[14] On January 18–20, a nor'easter brought several inches of snow to many parts of the Northeast, but due to its speed, it limited the extent of snow accumulation. The majority of New Jersey received snow totals of 4–6in (10–15cm), with thundersnow being reported near Essex County.[15]1.6in (4.1cm) of snow fell in Central Park, New York City, while 8.1in (21cm) of snow fell in Highland Mills, the highest snow total for New York State.[16] On January 20–22, a historic blizzard in the Gulf Coast ensued, where it brought blizzard conditions and heavy snow to areas that usually see little to no snow. States of emergencies were issued in Florida and Mississippi to prepare for any potential impact.[17][18] For the first time in history, a blizzard warning was issued in Louisiana and parts of coastal Texas.[19] Up to 6in (15cm) of snow fell in parts of the Greater Houston area, especially in La Porte,[20] with Beaumont setting an all-time low temperature of 11°F (−12°C).[21] In Louisiana, 13.4in (34cm) of snow fell near Grand Coteau, the highest snowfall recorded in the Gulf Coast,[22]10in (25cm) of snow fell in New Orleans, and 8in (20cm) of snow fell in Baton Rouge.[23] In Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Iberia, record low temperatures were set at 7°F (−14°C), 4°F (−16°C) and 2°F (−17°C) respectively.[24][25] In Mississippi, 9in (23cm) of snow fell in Ocean Springs, and 6.5in (17cm) of snow fell around Gulf Park estates, likely shattering snowfall records.[26] In Alabama, 11in (28cm) of snow fell in Babbie, while 7.5in (19cm) of snow fell in Mobile Regional Airport, shattering the record of 6in (15cm) in the latter city.[27][28] In Florida, 10in (25cm) of snow fell in Milton,[29] while Pensacola saw 8.9in (23cm) of snow,[30] shattering the statewide record for the state. In Georgia and the Carolinas, Cordele, Georgia saw 9in (23cm) of snow fell, with a wide area of southwest Georgia seeing 4–6in (10–15cm) of snow.[31] The Atlanta Metro area observed 1in (2.5cm) of snow,[32] with temperatures at 21°F (−6°C) in the Atlanta area, 14°F (−10°C) in northwest Georgia, and 10°F (−12°C) in northeast Georgia.[33] In the Carolinas, 4.5in (11cm) of snow fell in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,[34]4in (10cm) of snow fell in Charleston, and 6in (15cm) of snow fell in Cross.[35] In North Carolina, snowfall of about 3–6in (7.6–15.2cm) was reported, with locally higher amounts to 7in (18cm) being reported. 2.6in (6.6cm) of snowfall was reported at Wilmington International Airport.[36]
Heat waves and droughts
Global average surface temperatures, shown for each January since 1940, reached a record high temperature in January 2025 despite the Earth being in a La Niña (regional cooling) phase.Global sea ice extent, which combines the sea ice extents in both polar regions, reached a new all-time minimum in February 2025.
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Cyclone Dikeledi, a powerful Intense Tropical Cyclone (Category 3 on the SSHWS) that battered Madagascar and Mozambique as a Tropical Cyclone (Category 2 on the SSHWS).
Cyclone Zelia, a powerful Tropical Cyclone that made landfall as Category 5 (Category 4 on the SSHWS). It impacted Western Australia's Pilbara region in mid-February.
The January 2025 Southern California wildfires were a series of wildfires in California, mostly around the Los Angeles area, that caused at least 29 deaths and destroyed or damaged at least 17,711 structures.[4] In March, Texas and Oklahoma saw multiple wildfires break out, with hurricane-force wind gusts reaching as high as 85mph (137km/h),[39] combined with humidity levels as low as 10%.[40] Major wildfires include the Windmill Fire, which burned 23,287 acres in Texas,[41] the 840 Road Fire, which burned 27,866 acres in Oklahoma and led to a fire warning being issued near Leedey,[42] and the Stillwater Fire, which burned 7,639 acres, and led to the destruction of 202 homes in Stillwater, Oklahoma.[43]
Timeline
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This is a timeline of weather events during 2025.
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On March 26 to 27, According to Japan Meteological Agency official confirmed report, a recorded on a day high temperature 30.3°C (86.5°F) in Saiki and Takanabe, 30.2°C (86.4°F) in Saito, their places in eastern Kyushu Island, where first time record of over 30°C (86°F) on March in outside Ryukyu Island and Bonin Islands territory of Japan. These days of high temperature between 25–29°C (77–84°F) recordd in many places in Honshu, Japan.(Source:Japan Meteological Agency)[citation needed]
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