August Ties for Hottest Month on Record

September 10, 2026 · 2:00 am 2 sources

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• August Ties for Hottest Month on Record
  The New York Times · September 10, 2026 02:00
  Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
• August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
  BBC News · September 10, 2026 02:05
  Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.