Is the UK hot right now? is a new interactive map that displays live, hour-by-hour temperatures across the country and shows how these temperatures compare to the historical average.
On the map, colored numbered markers indicate how much the current temperature is above or below the average at various locations. Clicking on a location’s marker opens a chart showing all recorded temperatures at that site since 2000. This chart includes a line representing the mean temperature, along with an evaluation of how the current temperature compares to the long-term average.
The UK version of the temperature comparison map was inspired by the Australian website Is it hot right now?. The concept offers a powerful visualization of climate data, and by comparing current temperatures with historical norms, it succeeds in making global warming feel far more tangible and relatable.
Is it hot right now? has proven to be a compelling, data-driven communication tool in the climate change conversation, prompting versions to emerge in other countries. In addition to the Australian and UK versions, there is a Spanish version - Es hoy un extremo? - and a German version - Ist es heiss? - (limited to the city of Bochum).
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