Overview

• 2024 was officially the hottest year on record in Europe, with average temperatures 2.92°C above pre-industrial levels, according to Copernicus and WMO data.
• A stark east-west climate divide emerged, with Western Europe experiencing one of its wettest years since 1950, while Eastern Europe faced extreme dryness.
• Extreme weather events, including storms and flooding, caused at least 335 deaths and impacted over 413,000 people across the continent.
• European seas recorded unprecedented ocean temperatures, with the Mediterranean Sea averaging 1.2°C above normal, exacerbating climate risks.
• Despite the challenges, Europe achieved a renewable energy milestone, with 45% of its electricity generated from renewable sources in 2024.