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Global August temperatures tie for hottest month on record

September 10, 2026

Summary

August tied with July 2023 as the hottest month ever recorded globally, with scientists noting record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer ocean temperatures, raising concerns about future climate records.

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Left

  • August hottest month ever recorded, says EU monitor
  • August Ties for Hottest Month on Record

Center

  • Global heat is stuck on high. Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured - AP News

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