The month of January (Jan) this year was the warmest Jan on record globally since 1850, with surface air temperatures 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels. Despite the onset of La Nina, January remained exceptionally warm. Global surface air temperatures averaged 13.23°C in Jan, 0.79°C higher than the 1991-2020 average. The report also highlighted alarming trends in the state of sea ice and unusually high sea surface temperatures across many parts of the world. Shifting weather conditions were observed globally, with some areas experiencing flooding and others facing unusually dry conditions.