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Mediterranean Sea temperature reaches record 28.54 degrees in August

The Mediterranean Sea recorded a new high in August, with surprising values observed since June, as reported by Aemet.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Mediterranean Sea temperature reached a record 28.54 degrees Celsius on August 13. This figure occurs during typical summer months, but it represents unprecedented values for the region.

According to Aemet, the average temperature had already surpassed normal levels starting in late June, indicating a significant increase compared to what is typically observed during this time of year.

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An analysis of climate data shows a warming trend that needs to be closely monitored in order to better understand temperature patterns in the Mediterranean in relation to climate change.

These findings were reported by Observador and suggest that such high temperatures for the Mediterranean are more typical of the second half of August, raising concerns about the implications for the marine environment and coastal communities.

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