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August tied July 2023 as world's hottest month on record

Created at 10 Sep · 2:13 AM3 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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August was the joint-hottest month on record globally, scientists reported. The month's temperatures were 1.65 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, driven by climate change and the El Niño weather pattern.

Key Numbers

1.65degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in August

Who's Involved

scientists
reported August was the joint-hottest month on record
August tied July 2023 as world's hottest month on record

↳ Why This Matters

Record-breaking global temperatures underscore the accelerating impacts of climate change and the potential for increased extreme weather events, which can disrupt supply chains, impact agricultural yields, and contribute to inflationary pressures.

Key facts

  • August was the joint-hottest month on record globally.
  • Global temperatures in August were 1.65 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
  • Climate change and El Niño contributed to the record-high temperatures.

August was the joint-hottest month on record globally, scientists reported, tying July 2023 for the distinction. The month's temperatures were 1.65 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Climate change and the El Niño weather pattern were cited as drivers for the record heat.

Frequently asked questions

El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It can influence weather patterns worldwide, often leading to increased global temperatures and altered precipitation.

This refers to the average global temperature compared to a baseline period before widespread industrialization, typically considered to be between 1850 and 1900. It is a key metric for measuring the extent of global warming.

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How It Developed

August was the joint-hottest month on record, with global temperatures 1.65 C above pre-industrial levels, scientists reported.
August tied July 2023 as the hottest month on record, driven by climate change and El Niño.

Sources

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August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agencyBBC News
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August was world's joint-hottest month on record, scientists sayReuters
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August was hottest month ever recorded globally, scientists saySouth China Morning Post

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