July 2026 Declared Hottest Month in U.S. History
The average temperature across the contiguous United States in July 2026 reached 76.9°F (24.9°C), making it the hottest month ever recorded in the nation's history, according to federal statistics. This temperature is 3.3°F (1.8°C) above the 20th-century average. Wyoming experienced the most significant deviation from its historical norms. Globally, July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the warmest month on record. In Europe, temperatures have risen by an average of 3.6°F (2°C) since the 1960s, as highlighted in the State of the Climate 2025 report. These findings underscore the intensifying impacts of climate change, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and severe. 
