Earth experiences its hottest month on record in August, according to the European climate service Copernicus. Multiple outlets report that the global average temperature for August reaches a new peak, surpassing previous records.
Copernicus links the extreme heat to both long-term human-driven climate change and short-term climate variability. The Korea Times report adds that a strong El Niño contributes to unusually high temperatures, and notes that August’s heat also affects the Northern Hemisphere. It further says the global average temperature narrowly edges the previous record set in July 2023, but that the difference falls within the uncertainty range, making the two months effectively a tie for the top spot.
While the outlet coverage shares the same core finding—that August is the hottest month measured—the emphasis differs. The Independent highlights the overall “hottest month on record” result, while the Korea Times provides more detail on the numerical value, the comparison with July 2023, and the role of El Niño alongside climate change.
