May 1 to May 12, 2025
May 1 to May 12, 2025
May 1 to May 12, 2025
Number of respondents
1,031 respondents*
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
"No response" answers not included.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I have personally experienced the effects of global warming".
* Number of survey respondents for previous years: • December 2024: Fielded December 11 – 22 (N = 1,037)
• April 2024: Fielded April 25 – May 4 (N = 1,031)
• March 2021: Fielded March 18 – 29 (N = 1,037) • April 2020: Fielded April 7 – 17 (N = 1,029) • November 2019: Fielded November 8 – 20 (N = 1,303) • December 2018: Fielded November 28 – December 11 (N = 1,114) • March 2018: Fielded March 7 – 24 (N = 1,278) • October 2017: Fielded October 20 – November 1 (N = 1,304) • November 2016: Fielded November 18 – December 1 (N = 1,226) • October 2015: Fielded September 30 – October 19 (N = 1,330) • October 2014: Fielded October 17 – 28 (N = 1,275) • November 2013: Fielded November 23 – December 9 (N = 830) • September 2012: Fielded August 31 – September 12 (N = 1,061) • November 2011: Fielded October 20 – November 16 (N = 1,000) • June 2010: Fielded May 14 – June 1 (N = 1,024) • November 2008: Fielded October 7 – November 12 (N = 2,164).
Citation formats
Adults who experienced the effects of global warming in the U.S. 2008-2025
According to a survey conducted on attitudes towards climate change amongst U.S. adults, some ** percent of the respondents claimed they had personally experienced the effects of global warming as of May 2025.
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Center For Climate Change Communication, & Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. (July 8, 2025). Share of adults who have personally experienced the effects of global warming in the United States from 2008 to 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/242396/personal-impact-of-global-warming-on-us-adults/
Center For Climate Change Communication, und Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. "Share of adults who have personally experienced the effects of global warming in the United States from 2008 to 2025." Chart. July 8, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/242396/personal-impact-of-global-warming-on-us-adults/
Center For Climate Change Communication, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. (2025). Share of adults who have personally experienced the effects of global warming in the United States from 2008 to 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/242396/personal-impact-of-global-warming-on-us-adults/
Center For Climate Change Communication, and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. "Share of Adults Who Have Personally Experienced The Effects of Global Warming in The United States from 2008 to 2025." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 8 Jul 2025, /statistics/242396/personal-impact-of-global-warming-on-us-adults/
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Share of adults who have personally experienced the effects of global warming in the United States from 2008 to 2025 [Graph], Center For Climate Change Communication, & Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, July 8, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/242396/personal-impact-of-global-warming-on-us-adults/
