January in Russia this year has brought unexpected warmth and a lack of typical winter weather. Instead of the usual scenes of snow-covered landscapes and freezing temperatures, Muscovites are experiencing mild weather with bare sidewalks and temperatures well above freezing. This unusual weather pattern is not limited to Moscow but is being felt across the country, including Siberia.
According to Europe’s climate agency Copernicus, the first 27 days of 2025 have been the hottest on record globally, with temperatures averaging 0.11 degrees Celsius warmer than the same period in 2024. Scientists attribute these extreme weather events, such as the current mild temperatures in Russia, to human-caused global warming, which amplifies and exacerbates natural weather patterns.
