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Mediterranean Waters Reached Record of 28.54 Degrees in August
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Mediterranean Waters Reached Record of 28.54 Degrees in August

Correio da Manhã6 September 2026 at 15:14

Mediterranean waters reached a historic record of 28.54 degrees Celsius during the month of August. This value represents the highest temperature ever recorded throughout the Mediterranean.

The historical record dates back at least to the year 1940, which means this was the highest temperature of Mediterranean waters in over 80 years. This data highlights the increasing warming trend that has affected the Mediterranean Sea in recent years.

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