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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade

NOAA reports contiguous United States reached record-high average temperature in July

The contiguous United States recorded its hottest month in history this past July, with an average temperature of 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit. This record surpasses the previous high set in July 1936 by 0.1 degrees, driven largely by record-breaking nighttime low temperatures.

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Why It Matters

The record-breaking heat, particularly at night, impacts agricultural recovery and public health across the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast regions.

Key Facts

  • The contiguous United States averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) in July.
  • The July 2024 temperature record exceeds the previous record set in July 1936 by 0.1 degrees.
  • Nighttime low temperatures set a new record, exceeding the previous high by 0.7 degrees.
  • The most excessive heat was concentrated in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast.
  • Alaska experienced unusually cool conditions during the same period.
  • Scientists attribute hotter nighttime temperatures as a sign of human-caused climate change.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAssociated Press“The news organization reporting the data.”organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“The federal agency that tracks and reports climate and weather data.”