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Record ocean temperatures: July 2026 marks a new peak

July 2026 set a new record for ocean temperatures, averaging 20.96 °C, according to Copernicus and NOAA.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In July 2026, the average sea surface temperature, outside polar regions, reached a new record of 20.96 °C, surpassing the previous high of 20.88 °C set in 2023, as reported by the Copernicus agency.

Additionally, on August 5, 2026, the American agency NOAA recorded another peak, marking 21.2 degrees Celsius, highlighting a trend of rising ocean temperatures.

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