Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that July was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States. This record-breaking heat surpassed all previous data dating back to 1895, when temperature tracking first began. The average temperature across the Lower 48 states reached unprecedented levels, marking a historic peak for the region. This data confirms that the contiguous US experienced its most intense monthly heat since records were established by the NOAA.