Weather of 2025

The following is a list of weather events that occurred on Earth in the year 2025. Several weather events which had a significant impact were blizzards, cold waves, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and tropical cyclones.

Deadliest events

Types

The following listed different types of special weather conditions worldwide.

Cold snaps and winter storms

In January, an unusual cold snap brought extremely cold temperatures to much of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It was the coldest January in much of North America in at least 10 years, bringing temperatures as much as 20–35 °F (11.1–19.4 °C) below average to a majority of the United States, starting from the polar vortex pushing down south after the passage of an arctic front on January 2. The lowest temperature was −36 °C (−33 °F) in parts of Saskatchewan, Canada. On January 9–11, a winter storm caused significant impacts in the southern United States, where 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) of snow fell in Dallas, Texas, while 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) of snow fell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In the Southeast, 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) of snow fell in Atlanta, Georgia, while 7 inches (18 cm) of snow fell in Memphis, Tennessee. On January 18–20, a nor'easter brought several inches of snow to many parts of the Northeast, but due to its speed, it limited the extent of snow accumulation. The majority of New Jersey received snow totals of 4–6 inches (10–15 cm), with thundersnow being reported near Essex County. 1.6 inches (4.1 cm) of snow fell in Central Park, New York City, while 8.1 inches (21 cm) of snow fell in Highland Mills, the highest snow total for New York State. On January 20–22, a historic blizzard in the Gulf Coast ensued, where it brought blizzard conditions and heavy snow to areas that usually see little to no snow. States of emergency were issued in Florida and Mississippi to prepare for any potential impact. For the first time in history, a blizzard warning was issued in parts of coastal Louisiana and parts of coastal Texas. Up to 6 inches (15 cm) of snow fell in parts of the Greater Houston area, especially in La Porte, with Beaumont setting an all-time low temperature of 11 °F (−12 °C). In Louisiana, 13.4 inches (34 cm) of snow fell near Grand Coteau, the highest snowfall recorded in the Gulf Coast, 10 inches (25 cm) of snow fell in New Orleans, and 8 inches (20 cm) of snow fell in Baton Rouge. In Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Iberia, record low temperatures were set at 7 °F (−14 °C), 4 °F (−16 °C) and 2 °F (−17 °C) respectively. In Mississippi, 9 inches (23 cm) of snow fell in Ocean Springs, and 6.5 inches (17 cm) of snow fell around Gulf Park estates, likely shattering snowfall records. In Alabama, 11 inches (28 cm) of snow fell in Babbie, while 7.5 in (19 cm) of snow fell in Mobile Regional Airport, shattering the record of 6 inches (15 cm) in the latter city. In Florida, 10 inches (25 cm) of snow fell in Milton, while Pensacola saw 8.9 inches (23 cm) of snow, shattering the statewide record for the state. In Georgia and the Carolinas, Cordele, Georgia saw 9 in (23 cm) of snow fell, with a wide area of southwest Georgia seeing 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) of snow. The Atlanta Metro area observed 1 inch (2.5 cm) of snow, with temperatures at 21 °F (−6 °C) in the Atlanta area, 14 °F (−10 °C) in northwest Georgia, and 10 °F (−12 °C) in northeast Georgia. In the Carolinas, 4.5 in (11 cm) of snow fell in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 4 inches (10 cm) of snow fell in Charleston, and 6 inches (15 cm) of snow fell in Cross. In North Carolina, snowfall of about 3–6 inches (7.6–15.2 cm) was reported, with locally higher amounts to 7 inches (18 cm) being reported. 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) of snowfall was reported at Wilmington International Airport.

Heat waves and droughts

Nearly all of Florida experienced the worst drought conditions in 24 years, where 84 percent of the state was affected by drought conditions, with a severe rain deficit of 6–10 inches (150–250 mm) since mid-October 2024. At the height of the drought, nearly 99 percent of the state was affected with some form of drought conditions. The Everglades saw its worst drought since 2012, causing airboat rides to shut down due to the lack of water. In mid-May, Texas experienced a powerful early heat wave, with Austin recording a temperature of 101 °F (38 °C) on May 14, breaking its same day record of 97 °F (36 °C). Temperatures ranged between 100–111 °F (38–44 °C), levels considered dangerous for most people. In June 2025, the National Weather Service issued Alaska's first ever official heat advisory as temperatures reached the mid-80s °F. (about 30 °C). A sudden spike in wildfire activity also occurred in Alaska in late June, with more than 150 wildfires being sparked by lightning. Evacuation orders were issued for many areas of the interior portion of the state. 56,000 acres (23,000 ha) of land were burned in the state within seven days. On July 27, Tampa, Florida reached its all time record high of 100 °F (38 °C), marking the first time the city has seen a triple digit temperature reading. Summer 2025 was Spain's hottest summer, on average 2.1 °C (3.8 °F) warmer than the 1991-2020 average. One in every three days was under a heatwave, and temperatures exceeded 45 °C (113 °F) at one point. The heat contributed to Spain's worst wildfire season in three decades. Also, summer 2025 was Britain's hottest since records began in 1884.

Tornadoes

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