According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States, with average temperatures 3.3°F (1.8°C) above the 20th-century average. This record was influenced by multiple heatwaves that affected large areas of the country. The data reflects temperature records that have been compiled over the past 132 years.
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July 2026 Recorded as Hottest Month in US History
July 2026 has been confirmed as the hottest month on record in the contiguous United States, with temperatures exceeding the 20th-century average by 3.3°F. This record was attributed to several heatwaves impacting various regions across the country, according to NOAA data.
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