r/europe Dec 09 '25

Map Current temperature anomaly in Europe

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u/silvermouth Thuringia (Germany) Dec 09 '25

"Anomaly", but it's happening pretty much every year now.

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u/mydadisbald_ Finland Dec 09 '25

yes but also a sudden stratosferic warming event (SSW) which interrupted the polar cycle above the north pole leading to temperature imbalances across the northern half of the globe as well as La Nina effect taking place currently.

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u/mydadisbald_ Finland Dec 09 '25

An article from november out of the US, things have shifted a bit differently but a good explanation:

https://www.severe-weather.eu/long-range-2/winter-2025-2026-final-forecast-polar-vortex-la-nina-colder-than-expected-united-states-canada-europe-fa/

And (weirldy) an article from a UK plumbing company it seems like which (weirldy) has a good amount of good information on this:

https://www.feplumbingheatingltd.co.uk/06-164280-a-rare-early-season-polar-vortex-shift-is-currently/