◼ Archived
World
🔮 fades ✓
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
Global climate monitors report that August has become the hottest month ever recorded worldwide.
5 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Global climate monitors report that August has become the hottest month ever recorded worldwide.
Global temperatures reached an all-time peak in August 2026, setting a new record for heat and humidity according to multiple scientific reports.
Global ocean temperatures have reached a new peak, with July 2026 officially recorded as the hottest July on record.
Antarctica's Concordia Station has recorded minus 119.4°F, the lowest temperature seen on Earth in over a decade.
Antarctica is experiencing record-breaking winter temperatures alongside significant sea ice loss, sparking urgent scientific concern.