According to NOAA scientists, the globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for August 2014 was the highest for August since record keeping began in 1880. It also marked the 38th consecutive August with a global temperature above the 20th century average. The last below-average global temperature for August occurred in 1976.
This monthly summary from NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C., is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides to government, the business sector, academia, and the public to support informed decision making.
Global temperature highlights: August
Global temperature highlights: June-August
Snow and ice highlights: August
Precipitation highlights: August and June-August
Global temperature highlights: Year-to-date
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