August 2026 tied with the hottest month ever recorded globally, according to Copernicus, with average air temperatures reaching 1.65°C above the pre-industrial reference level. The reading underscores the continuing pace of global warming and the growing frequency of extreme heat. Scientists say sustained high temperatures are increasing risks to human health, ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure. The data adds pressure on governments to cut greenhouse-gas emissions, strengthen climate adaptation, and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels over coming years worldwide.
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