May 2022 among the hottest in global history

AUSTIN (KXAN) — May 2022 ranks among the hottest in both United States and global history as it was well over a degree warmer than average. Globally, it was the ninth warmest May on record, with portions of the globe reaching temperatures higher than ever before, according to a new report released by NOAA on Thursday.It is estimated that approximately 7% of the Earth's surface experienced record heat this May, the third-highest percentage value since 1951. Most of these record temperatures