EU climate monitor reports second-warmest May globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service said the global average surface air temperature in May 2026 was 15.81 degrees Celsius, 0.55 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 average. The reading was second only to May 2024 and 1.42 degrees Celsius above estimated… The Copernicus Climate Change Service said the global average surface air temperature in May 2026 was 15.81 degrees Celsius, 0.55 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 average. The reading was second only to May 2024 and 1.42 degrees Celsius above estimated pre-industrial levels. This story was reported by Capital FM Business. For more Business news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.