Hottest August on Record (Sep 2026)
event
Earth just had the hottest August on record.
Who they are
Earth's climate, as tracked by the WMO, Copernicus and CBS/NOAA[1].
What they do
The WMO said August was the hottest on record, and Copernicus called it the joint warmest month.
How it works
Copernicus put it 1.65°C above pre-industrial; CBS/NOAA said US June–August averaged 74.4°F, the warmest summer, and drought covered 59.1% of the US at the start of September.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Climate Records.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-09-10 / 2026-09-11: WMO: "Earth just had the hottest August on record"; Copernicus joint warmest month, 1.65°C above pre-industrial. CBS/NOAA: US June–August averaged 74.4°F, the warmest summer; drought covered 59.1% of the US at the start of September. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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