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August 2026 Recorded as Hottest Month Globally

August 2026 has been identified as the hottest month on record worldwide, with summer temperatures in the U.S. also surpassing previous highs. This data highlights ongoing trends in global temperature increases.

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August 2026 has been identified as the hottest month on record worldwide, with summer temperatures in the U.S. also surpassing previous highs. This data highlights ongoing trends in global temperature increases.

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This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records

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August 2026 Recorded as Hottest Month Globally