Learn about drastic cold events despite regions' overall average temperatures rising throughout the years.
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Ontario, Canada
In late Janurary 2026, a major cold wave brought chilling temperatures to Canada, with Kirkland Lake recording a low of -43.7°C (-46.7°F), the coldest in the area since 1984. At the same time, Canada's average temperatues have been rising, with a +2.4°C increase since 1948.
Texas, United States
In Feburary 2021, a historic cold wave caused 10+ million people to lose power and about 246 deaths in Texas alone. Yet, U.S. overall has warmed about +0.7°C to 1.0°C (1.73°F to 1.9°F) since 1895
Eastern China
A record-breaking, intense cold wave struck Eastern China in mid-December 2023, causing temperatures to drop to -40°C, leading to widespread transportation shutdowns and power shortages. Nonetheless, China has a warming rate of about 0.26°C per decade since 1951
Europe
In early 2018, a major cold wave brought temperatures as low as -20° C (-4°F) in parts of Europe and widespread snowstorms. Yet, long-term data shows that Europe has warmed by about +2°C compared to the late 1800s.
Southeastern Australia
Parts of southeastern Australia, such as New South Wales, recorded temperatures near -10°C (14°F) with unusually widespread frost and snow. At the same time, Australia's average temperatures has risen about +1.47°C since 1910.
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Climate vs. Temperature
Learn about drastic cold events despite regions' overall average temperatures rising throughout the years.
+ info
Ontario, Canada
In late Janurary 2026, a major cold wave brought chilling temperatures to Canada, with Kirkland Lake recording a low of -43.7°C (-46.7°F), the coldest in the area since 1984. At the same time, Canada's average temperatues have been rising, with a +2.4°C increase since 1948.
Texas, United States
In Feburary 2021, a historic cold wave caused 10+ million people to lose power and about 246 deaths in Texas alone. Yet, U.S. overall has warmed about +0.7°C to 1.0°C (1.73°F to 1.9°F) since 1895
Eastern China
A record-breaking, intense cold wave struck Eastern China in mid-December 2023, causing temperatures to drop to -40°C, leading to widespread transportation shutdowns and power shortages. Nonetheless, China has a warming rate of about 0.26°C per decade since 1951
Europe
In early 2018, a major cold wave brought temperatures as low as -20° C (-4°F) in parts of Europe and widespread snowstorms. Yet, long-term data shows that Europe has warmed by about +2°C compared to the late 1800s.
Southeastern Australia
Parts of southeastern Australia, such as New South Wales, recorded temperatures near -10°C (14°F) with unusually widespread frost and snow. At the same time, Australia's average temperatures has risen about +1.47°C since 1910.