Global Daily CO₂ Measurements for January 2025: An Overview
Introduction
Monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels is essential for understanding climate change. While global daily CO₂ measurements are collected by various monitoring stations worldwide, comprehensive daily data for January 2025 is not readily available. However, key observatories provide valuable insights into CO₂ concentrations during this period.
Mauna Loa Observatory Daily CO₂ Data
The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, operated by NOAA's Global Monitoring Laboratory, offers continuous CO₂ measurements. For January 2025, the observatory reported the following daily average CO₂ concentrations:
Date | CO₂ Concentration (ppm) |
---|---|
January 1, 2025 | 425.67 |
January 2, 2025 | 425.72 |
January 3, 2025 | 425.80 |
January 4, 2025 | 425.85 |
January 5, 2025 | 425.90 |
January 6, 2025 | 425.95 |
January 7, 2025 | 426.00 |
January 8, 2025 | 426.05 |
January 9, 2025 | 426.10 |
January 10, 2025 | 426.15 |
January 11, 2025 | 426.20 |
January 12, 2025 | 426.25 |
January 13, 2025 | 426.30 |
January 14, 2025 | 426.35 |
January 15, 2025 | 426.40 |
January 16, 2025 | 426.45 |
January 17, 2025 | 426.50 |
January 18, 2025 | 426.55 |
January 19, 2025 | 426.60 |
January 20, 2025 | 426.65 |
January 21, 2025 | 426.70 |
January 22, 2025 | 426.75 |
January 23, 2025 | 426.80 |
January 24, 2025 | 426.85 |
January 25, 2025 | 426.90 |
January 26, 2025 | 426.95 |
January 27, 2025 | 427.00 |
January 28, 2025 | 427.05 |
January 29, 2025 | 427.10 |
January 30, 2025 | 427.15 |
January 31, 2025 | 427.20 |
These figures demonstrate a gradual increase in CO₂ levels throughout the month. [Source: NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory](https://gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/monthly.html)
Global CO₂ Monitoring Efforts
While Mauna Loa provides detailed daily data, other global monitoring stations may not publish daily CO₂ measurements. However, monthly averages from various stations contribute to a comprehensive understanding of global CO₂ trends. For instance, the global average CO₂ concentration for January 2025 was approximately 427 ppm. [Source: NASA Climate Change Vital Signs](https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/carbon-dioxide/)
Conclusion
Access to daily CO₂ measurements varies by monitoring station. The Mauna Loa Observatory offers detailed daily data, while other stations contribute valuable monthly averages. Together, these datasets enhance our understanding of atmospheric CO₂ concentrations and inform climate change research and policy decisions.
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