July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895
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- Axiosseen 11 Aug, 00:59description edited
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Reproduced from NOAA ; Chart: Axios Visuals July was the hottest month on record for the contiguous U.S., per new federal data dating back to 1895. By the numbers: Last month's average temperature was 76.89°F, topping the 76.77°F mark set in July 1936. That's 3.3°F warmer than the 1901-2000 average. What they're saying: "Above-average temperatures covered the entire [continental U.S.], with all states ranking in the warmest third of their July temperature records and none ranking near or below...Reproduced from NOAA ; Chart: Axios Visuals July was the hottest month on record for the contiguous U.S., per new federal data dating back to 1895. By the numbers: Last month's average temperature was 76.89°F, topping the 76.77°F mark set in July 1936. That's 3.3°F warmer than the 1901-2000 average. What they're saying: "Above-average temperatures covered the entire [contiguous U.S.], with all states ranking in the warmest third of their July temperature records and none ranking near or below...
- dailybulletin.comseen 12 Aug, 20:50description edited
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July. Last month averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit across the Lower 48 states.It eclipsed the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree.
- local10.comseen 12 Aug, 23:37description edited
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KENSINGTON, Maryland (AP) — The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.KENSINGTON, Maryland (AP) — The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- journal-advocate.comseen 13 Aug, 10:31description edited
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July. Last month averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit across the Lower 48 states.It eclipsed the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree.
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- 10 Aug, 15:42July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 18951 outlet
- 10 Aug, 18:11Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says7 outlets
- 10 Aug, 18:49July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country3 outlets
- 10 Aug, 22:19July Sets Record As Hottest Month In U.S. History1 outlet
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Mon, 10 August 2026
16 reports- Google News - Top Stories15:42
July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895 CNN See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Axios16:48edited after publishing
Reproduced from NOAA ; Chart: Axios Visuals July was the hottest month on record for the contiguous U.S., per new federal data dating back to 1895. By the numbers: Last month's average temperature was 76.89°F, topping the 76.77°F mark set in July 1936. That's 3.3°F warmer than the 1901-2000 average. What they're saying: "Above-average temperatures covered the entire [contiguous U.S.], with all states ranking in the warmest third of their July temperature records and none ranking near or below...
- PBS NewsHour18:03
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July.
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- theyeshivaworld.com11 Aug, 05:00their copy
- dailybulletin.com18:11first to reportedited after publishing
It eclipsed the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree.
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- journal-advocate.com10 Aug, 18:11their copy
- local10.com10 Aug, 21:19their copy
- PBS NewsHour10 Aug, 23:53their copy
- katc.com11 Aug, 00:35their copy
- koreaherald.com11 Aug, 01:27their copy
- Le Monde English18:41
The US's NOAA weather agency reported that the average July temperature was the warmest of any month in its 132-year record. This could be further exceeded in 2027 due to delayed effects from the El Niño phenomenon.
- Google News - Top Stories18:49
July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country The Guardian See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- The Guardian World18:49
Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis July was the hottest month ever recorded in the US, with repeated, scorching heatwaves across much of the country helping shatter all previous monthly temperature records stretching back over the full 132 years of reliable measurements. Last month’s average temperature was 3.3F (1.8C) higher than the 20th century average for the contiguous United States, which excludes Alaska and...
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- aol.co.uk10 Aug, 18:49their copy
- France Info (France)19:32
La température moyenne sur la partie continentale du pays a été de 24,9°C durant le mois dernier, de quoi faire tomber un record vieux de quatre-vingt dix ans.
- The Hill20:48
July marked the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Temperatures in the mainland 48 states and Washington, D.C., averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit. That was roughly 0.1 to 0.2 degrees hotter than July 1936 and July 2012, according to the NOAA, which has records dating...
- kesq.com21:03
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Feel like you’ve been melting under this summer’s heat? You’re not imagining things. July was the hottest month ever recorded in the US. 🫠 Get your local forecast in the CNN Weather app Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5
- Google News - Top Stories21:19
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says AP News July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895 CNN Contiguous U.S. broke its record for hottest month ever in July, NOAA says PBS July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country The Guardian US records hottest month as relentless July heat shatters records USA Today
- iheart.com22:19
July 2026 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., with an average temperature of 76.9°F. The extreme heat, fueled by climate change and El Niño, affected much of the country, causing drought and wildfires. NOAA reports this trend may lead to 2027 being the warmest year globally...
- iheart.com22:19
July 2026 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., with an average temperature of 76.9°F. The extreme heat, fueled by climate change and El Niño, affected much of the country, causing drought and wildfires. NOAA reports this trend may lead to 2027 being the warmest year globally...
- iheart.com22:19
July 2026 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., with an average temperature of 76.9°F. The extreme heat, fueled by climate change and El Niño, affected much of the country, causing drought and wildfires. NOAA reports this trend may lead to 2027 being the warmest year globally...
- iheart.com22:19
July 2026 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., with an average temperature of 76.9°F. The extreme heat, fueled by climate change and El Niño, affected much of the country, causing drought and wildfires. NOAA reports this trend may lead to 2027 being the warmest year globally...
- iheart.com22:19
July 2026 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S., with an average temperature of 76.9°F. The extreme heat, fueled by climate change and El Niño, affected much of the country, causing drought and wildfires. NOAA reports this trend may lead to 2027 being the warmest year globally...
Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:52
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports record heat across 48 states as drought conditions spread across nearly half the country
- ABC News (Australia)03:40
July 2026 was the hottest month ever in the United States, whilst almost three-quarters of England is now in drought.
- claimsjournal.com13:33
The U.S. just sweltered through the warmest month ever recorded. The average temperature for the U.S. mainland reached 76.9F (24.9C) in July, the National
- dailycaller.com15:40
Media outlets are highlighting July’s “record heat” in the U.S. with ominous framing, but the underlying report contains considerably more nuance.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)13:13
Kontinentální část Spojených států amerických zaznamenala nejteplejší červenec v historii měření. Průměrná teplota 48 států USA (vyjma Havaje a Aljašky) byla v červenci 76,9 °F, což je zhruba 24,9 °C. Zároveň jde o nejteplejší měsíc historie měření.
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- aspentimes.com17:00
Colorado just experienced its second-hottest July on record, continuing a long-term warming trend that scientists say is linked to human-caused climate change. Marked by repeated heat waves, July roasted the state at temperatures that averaged...