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NOAA reports July 2026 as hottest month on record for contiguous U.S.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reported that July 2026 set a record as the hottest month in history for the contiguous United States. This conclusion is drawn from the agency's data analysis.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reported that July 2026 set a record as the hottest month in history for the contiguous United States. This conclusion is drawn from the agency's data analysis.

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NOAA says contiguous U.S. set record in July for hottest month ever

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NOAA reports July 2026 as hottest month on record for contiguous U.S.