ScienceCould this year’s super El Niño make 2026 the warmest on record?
El Niño’s most significant effect on global temperatures typically comes in the months after its peak, which has not yet occurred. Still, some climate models suggest 2026 could slightly surpass 2024 as the warmest year on record, raising the question of whether El Niño is influencing temperatures this year.
Could this year’s super El Niño make 2026 the warmest on record?