August hottest month ever recorded, says EU monitor
Deutsche Welle10 newsrooms in 10 countries
The average global temperature in August broke the previous record set in 2023. Climate scientists say record summer heat in the northern hemisphere and warmer oceans are all part of a new normal.
Record-breaking monthly temperatures document ongoing warming trends that affect regional weather patterns, agricultural output, and infrastructure stress in real time across the globe.
Most affected
Communities in the northern hemisphere — Experienced record summer heat during the month. Ocean-dependent sectors — Faced warmer ocean conditions affecting fish stocks and marine ecosystems.
Likely next
Whether September or subsequent months break the August record, or whether this represents a plateau in global temperatures.