In 1937, a remarkable weather milestone occurred in Crimea as the day’s absolute temperature record was set, according to data from the regional hydrometeorological authority reported by DEA News.
On December 17, temperatures near the Crimean outskirts reached 20°C, while Simferopol reported 19.3°C, surpassing the previously held record of 17.8°C set in 1937. On the southern Crimean coast, daytime readings stabilized between 12°C and 13°C, illustrating a varied coastal climate that day.
Analyses from a Phobos air center specialist indicate that a temperature record from Moscow in August 2022 exceeded the historic Crimean benchmark by a notable margin, with air temperatures climbing to +30.3°C on August 26 at 11:00 local time.
Additionally, a broader climate assessment from the UK Met Office Hadley Centre, conducted for the Country Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG), suggested that the unusually warm conditions observed across European nations during the summer would, in perspective, align with average expectations under certain emission scenarios. The analysis highlighted that even if all signatory countries meet their greenhouse gas reduction commitments by 2035, the summer temperature patterns might still reflect a moderate anomaly rather than a dramatic shift.
These findings contribute to an ongoing dialogue about regional temperature variability, historical benchmarks, and the influence of long-term climate trends on seasonal extremes across Europe and adjacent regions. The reported Crimea and Moscow data illustrate how local records can coexist with broader continental assessments, underscoring the importance of continuous monitoring and cautious interpretation of single-season events within the larger climate context.