July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The average temperature last month was 3.3°F (1.8°C) higher than the 20th-century average, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
The record-breaking heat was marked by repeated, intense heatwaves across much of the country. Scientists have emphasized that this elevated heat is being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis, contributing to the unprecedented temperature levels. These findings are based on 132 years of reliable temperature measurements.
This data underscores the ongoing impact of climate change on weather extremes in the US.
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