The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that July was the hottest month on record in the contiguous United States. Average temperatures across the mainland 48 states and Washington, D.C. reached 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the previous records set in July 1936 and July 2012 by approximately 0.1 to 0.2 degrees.
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NOAA Reports July as Hottest Month on Record in Contiguous U.S.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July 2026 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous United States, with average temperatures of 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature exceeds the previous records from July 1936 and July 2012.
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