European Copernicus data confirm 2025 was the third‑warmest year on record, with global averages close to the recent peak and continued signs of a long‑term warming trend; climatologists note the difference versus the warmest year was small. Coverage emphasises ongoing risks to weather patterns, sea levels and extreme events rather than short-term variability. Residents should be mindful that warmer baseline conditions increase the frequency of weather extremes and long-term planning for heat and coastal risks remains important.