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Earth's Fever Peaks: July 2023 Hottest on Record
11 Sep
Summary
- July 2023 tied with another month as the hottest on record globally.
- Temperatures reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels last month.
- August 2026 marked a significant rise, exceeding 1.5C global warming.
Last month, identified as July 2023, has been recorded as the hottest month globally, matching a previous record. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed temperatures were 1.65C higher than preindustrial levels.
This extreme heat marks a significant escalation in global warming trends. The data indicates that August 2026 was the first month since November 2025 to surpass the 1.5C global warming threshold.