August 2026: Joint-Warmest Month Globally, Warmest August in India Since 1901
August 2026: Joint-Warmest Month Globally, Warmest August in India Since 1901
IN · Published Sep 11, 2026
August 2026 has been recorded as the joint-warmest month globally, tying with July 2023, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The global average temperature for the month was 1.65°C above the pre-industrial baseline (1850-1900). This marks the first time since November 2025 that global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In India, August 2026 was the warmest August since 1901, with a mean monthly temperature of 28.01°C. The period from June to August 2026 was also the joint-warmest three-month period globally, matching records set in
These findings highlight the ongoing impact of climate change, driven by emissions from burning fossil fuels.

Impact & Risks

The record-breaking temperatures are a stark reminder of the accelerating impacts of climate change. In India, the extreme heat could exacerbate health risks, strain infrastructure, and disrupt agriculture. Globally, rising temperatures contribute to extreme weather events, glacier melting, sea-level rise, and uneven rainfall distribution. These changes pose significant risks to ecosystems, human health, and economic stability. The United Nations has warned that continued reliance on fossil fuels will lead to more frequent and severe heatwaves, with devastating consequences for millions of people worldwide.

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