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August was the hottest month ever in the world

CNN Portugal10 September 2026 at 06:37

August 2026 was confirmed as the hottest month ever recorded worldwide. This information was confirmed through the charts now released by the Copernicus climate monitoring service.

According to Copernicus data, the global average air temperature recorded in August 2026 reached 16.96 degrees, setting a new historical record. This value represents a significant milestone in the documentation of global climate change.

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