July was hottest month on record in contiguous US: NOAA
Summary
July was the hottest month ever recorded in the 48 connected U.S. states and Washington, D.C., with an average temperature of 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit. This small increase made July slightly warmer than previous record hot Julys in 1936 and 2012, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).Key Facts
- July's average temperature across the contiguous U.S. was 76.9°F.
- This temperature set a new record, beating July 1936 and July 2012.
- NOAA tracks temperature records for the 48 mainland states and Washington, D.C.
- The new record shows a slight increase of 0.1 to 0.2 degrees compared to past hot Julys.
- The data highlights ongoing trends in U.S. summer heat.
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