Global Sea-Surface Temperature Record (Aug 2026)
event
Global sea-surface temperature hit a record on 22 August 2026.
Who they are
The world's ocean surface, as reported by BBC and Copernicus[1].
What they do
Global sea-surface temperature reached its highest daily level ever recorded.
How it works
BBC said it "hit 21.1C (70F)", past 21.09C recorded March 2024; Copernicus called it "the highest daily global SST over the extra-polar ocean ever recorded, at 21.11ºC" (announced August 24, 2026).
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Climate Records.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-08-22 (record day); announced 2026-08-24: Global sea-surface temperature record on 22 August 2026: BBC: "hit 21.1C (70F)", past 21.09C recorded March 2024. Copernicus: "the highest daily global SST over the extra-polar ocean ever recorded, at 21.11ºC". [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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