August Ties for Hottest Month on Record Globally
Global temperatures in August tied with previous years for the hottest month ever recorded, driven by El Niño and climate change. European climate agencies confirmed that the month set new records for heat across multiple regions.
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August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
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Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
By Raymond Zhong
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Temperatures reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels, months before El Niño system reaches full strength August was the joint-hottest month ever recorded around the world, with global temperatures reaching 1.65C above preindustrial levels, scientists said on Thursday, amid warnings of further heating on the way. August 2026 tied with July 2023 for the hottest month ever recorded, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Sea surface temperatures also soared to their highest le...
By Fiona Harvey Environment editor
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