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.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished02:05 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished02:05 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency”
August tied for the hottest month on record, EU climate service reports.
Key points
- August 2024 was joint-hottest month on record, tying July 2023, per Copernicus.
- Temperatures ran about 1.65C above pre-industrial levels, breaching the 1.5C threshold conceptually.
- El Niño influences and human-caused climate change drove heat into the atmosphere and oceans.
- Western Europe experienced its warmest summer on record, with UK also recording its hottest summer since 1884.
- Experts warned of real human costs and urged reducing fossil fuel use to avoid further extremes.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- 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”
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August tied as the hottest month on record globally, with unusually high temperatures across multiple regions.