August Sets Global Temperature Record

Why it matters locally: Virginia, like other Mid-Atlantic states, is expected to experience continued warming trends and potential impacts on its agricultural sector and coastal communities due to rising global temperatures. The observed global and national temperature records signal a continuation of climate-related challenges for the state.

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August recorded the highest global average temperatures ever measured, according to scientific assessments. This development follows a summer during which temperatures in the United States also surpassed historical records. Researchers documented August's global average temperature as the highest on record. Simultaneously, summer temperatures across the United States exceeded all prior measurements.