August 2026 Hottest on Record, NOAA Reports 1.32°C Above 20th-Century Average

The World Meteorological Organization (OMM) and NOAA confirm August 2026 as the hottest month in recorded history, with temperatures 1.32°C above the 20th-century average, driven by El Niño. This marks the eighth consecutive month of record heat, underscoring an accelerating warming trend. The data, based on NOAA records since 1850, signals sustained climate stress with implications for policy and markets.