Author: WEXA

Cold spell occuring from February 01 2026 to February 28 2026 at 76.0°N 274.5°E

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Event type: Cold spell

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Canada
  • Greenland
  • Russian Federation
  • United States

Duration: 28 days

Time span: February 01 2026 to February 28 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: -9.4 °C
  • Mean temperature: -33.7 °C
  • Minimum temperature anomaly: -26.6 °C
  • Minimum temperature: -59.3 °C

Event center: 76.0°N 274.5°E

Area affected: 7556909 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Cold_spell_2026-Feb-01_to_2026-Feb-28_274.5_76.0

Heat wave occuring from February 01 2026 to February 05 2026 at -23.0°S 14.5°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Namibia

Duration: 5 days

Time span: February 01 2026 to February 05 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 3.0 °C
  • Mean temperature: 23.8 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 6.6 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 30.4 °C

Event center: -23.0°S 14.5°E

Area affected: 76935 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Feb-01_to_2026-Feb-05_14.5_-23.0

Heat wave occuring from February 01 2026 to February 05 2026 at 2.5°N 292.0°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Duration: 5 days

Time span: February 01 2026 to February 05 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 2.1 °C
  • Mean temperature: 27.8 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 2.6 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 28.8 °C

Event center: 2.5°N 292.0°E

Area affected: 117335 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Feb-01_to_2026-Feb-05_292.0_2.5

Heat wave occuring from February 01 2026 to February 04 2026 at -1.0°S 21.0°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Central African Republic
  • Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Duration: 4 days

Time span: February 01 2026 to February 04 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 2.4 °C
  • Mean temperature: 28.6 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 3.4 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 30.1 °C

Event center: -1.0°S 21.0°E

Area affected: 151325 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Feb-01_to_2026-Feb-04_21.0_-1.0

Cold spell occuring from February 01 2026 to February 15 2026 at -64.0°S 315.5°E

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Event type: Cold spell

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Antarctica

Duration: 15 days

Time span: February 01 2026 to February 15 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: -3.2 °C
  • Mean temperature: -4.4 °C
  • Minimum temperature anomaly: -10.9 °C
  • Minimum temperature: -22.9 °C

Event center: -64.0°S 315.5°E

Area affected: 1785042 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Cold_spell_2026-Feb-01_to_2026-Feb-15_315.5_-64.0

Heat wave occuring from January 31 2026 to February 03 2026 at 25.5°N 44.0°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Saudi Arabia

Duration: 4 days

Time span: January 31 2026 to February 03 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 5.9 °C
  • Mean temperature: 21.4 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 8.0 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 22.8 °C

Event center: 25.5°N 44.0°E

Area affected: 86874 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Jan-31_to_2026-Feb-03_44.0_25.5

Heat wave occuring from January 31 2026 to February 05 2026 at -75.5°S 16.5°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Antarctica

Duration: 6 days

Time span: January 31 2026 to February 05 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 6.3 °C
  • Mean temperature: -24.6 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 10.6 °C
  • Maximum temperature: -1.7 °C

Event center: -75.5°S 16.5°E

Area affected: 958528 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Jan-31_to_2026-Feb-05_16.5_-75.5

Heat wave occuring from January 31 2026 to February 08 2026 at -23.5°S 114.0°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Australia

Duration: 9 days

Time span: January 31 2026 to February 08 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 3.8 °C
  • Mean temperature: 32.8 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 8.3 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 39.0 °C

Event center: -23.5°S 114.0°E

Area affected: 620203 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Jan-31_to_2026-Feb-08_114.0_-23.5

Heat wave occuring from January 31 2026 to February 06 2026 at -18.5°S 320.5°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Brazil

Duration: 7 days

Time span: January 31 2026 to February 06 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 1.2 °C
  • Mean temperature: 27.3 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 3.3 °C
  • Maximum temperature: 30.0 °C

Event center: -18.5°S 320.5°E

Area affected: 253629 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Jan-31_to_2026-Feb-06_320.5_-18.5

Heat wave occuring from January 30 2026 to February 04 2026 at 50.5°N 101.5°E

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Event type: Heat wave

Countries affected (identified with ArcGIS Online; provided only for geographical reference):

  • Mongolia
  • Russian Federation

Duration: 6 days

Time span: January 30 2026 to February 04 2026

Statistics over entire affected area:

  • Mean temperature anomaly: 7.1 °C
  • Mean temperature: -12.3 °C
  • Maximum temperature anomaly: 11.2 °C
  • Maximum temperature: -4.0 °C

Event center: 50.5°N 101.5°E

Area affected: 133502 km$^2$


Fig. 1: Map of most extreme temperature anomalies (standardized) experienced during the event. The purple star indicates the center of the extreme event. Green hatching illustrates all areas under the effect of extremes at some time during the event.



Fig. 2: Evolution of temperature at the center of the event. The climatological percentile distribution is illustrated with color shadings.



Fig. 3: Maps illustrating the evolution of standardized temperature anomalies during the event.

Event ID: Heat_wave_2026-Jan-30_to_2026-Feb-04_101.5_50.5