Chicago February 6, 2019 9:01 am NASA: 2018 Was the Fourth Hottest Year on Record Data from NASA and NOAA show a continuing pattern of the global temperatures rising since 1880. The three hottest years on record were 2015, 2016 and 2017, followed by 2018. US & World Videos 5:49 Kelly Clarkson hilariously attempts handmade pasta with chef Evan Funke 1:36 O.J. Simpson's cause of death revealed 2:03 Does Shakira still believe in love following Gerard Piqué split? 2:36 Super dad makes Mario-themed obstacle course for son's birthday 1:59 Ellen DeGeneres jokes about being ‘kicked out of show business'