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Copernicus says June 2026 was the second-warmest June on record

The climate service also reported a June record for extratropical sea-surface temperature.

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Editorial translation from the original Spanish article. Reviewed before publication.

Broad summary: Copernicus says June 2026 was the second-warmest June globally, with a surface air temperature 0.56 C above the 1991-2020 average. The monthly signal also includes a record June sea-surface temperature outside polar regions. What is confirmed: The Copernicus Climate Change Service uses ERA5 data to compare monthly temperatures against reference periods. It places June 2026 1.39 C above the estimated 1850-1900 pre-industrial level. Why it matters: A global monthly average does not explain every local event, but it gives context for heat, drought, ocean change and longer-term climate risk. Regional follow-up is needed for impacts in Latin America or any specific country. Editorial note: This English edition summarizes official Copernicus material and does not attribute a specific extreme event without a dedicated attribution source.

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