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.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“August was hottest month ever recorded globally, scientists say”
August was the hottest month ever recorded globally, scientists say
Key points
- Copernicus: August 2025 the hottest single month globally with record ocean temperatures.
- Global surface temperatures reached 16.96°C, surpassing July 2023's record by 0.01°C.
- UN urges a rapid fossil-fuel phase-out as emissions reach new highs in 2025.
- El Niño strengthens, raising global temperature baseline and extreme weather risk.
- Europe experiences its warmest summer on record, with over 32,000 excess deaths reported.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency”
- 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.