The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States. While Alaska experienced cooler-than-normal temperatures, the Lower 48 states saw widespread above-average heat, particularly in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast regions.
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NOAA reports July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the contiguous U.S.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that July 2026 set a record as the hottest month in the contiguous United States. This heat was particularly pronounced in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast, despite cooler temperatures in Alaska.
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Contiguous U.S. broke its record for hottest month ever in July, NOAA says
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NOAA reports July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the contiguous U.S.