El Niño could make 2027 the hottest year on record
- Jul 17
- 1 min read
Climate experts are warning that 2027 could become the hottest year ever recorded, as a powerful El Niño event continues to strengthen in the Pacific Ocean.
Europe is already experiencing record-breaking heat, while Australia is expected to face a hotter and drier summer, particularly across the eastern states.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology officially declared an El Niño event last month and says current forecasts suggest it could become one of the strongest on record.
Several international climate models indicate the event may reach exceptional levels. Because global temperatures usually respond several months after El Niño peaks, much of its warming effect is expected to be felt during 2027.
Scientists say this increases the likelihood of record global temperatures next year.
While the strength of El Niño does not always translate directly into Australia's weather, it is commonly linked to hotter, drier conditions across much of eastern Australia.
The Bureau of Meteorology expects the current El Niño to continue through much of the second half of 2026, before gradually weakening.
Experts are continuing to monitor the system closely as concerns grow over the potential for more extreme heat, drought and weather conditions in the year ahead.
Source : 9 News
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