August was jointly the hottest month on record globally.
August tied as the hottest month on record globally, with unusually high temperatures across multiple regions.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished02:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished02:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“August was joint-hottest month ever recorded globally”
August 2026 tied for the hottest month on record globally
Key points
- August 2026 reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels, tying July 2023 for hottest month.
- Global sea surface temperatures in August reached record highs.
- El Niño is expected to intensify later this year, potentially most intense on record.
- Experts warn continued warming could trigger climate tipping points if fossil fuels persist.
- Impacts include heat-related health risks, wildfires, harvest damage, and rising food prices.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“August was hottest month ever recorded globally, scientists say”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
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August tied as the hottest month on record globally, with unusually high temperatures across multiple regions.