Key Points
- The US broke the record for the hottest month in July
- Alaska experienced unusually cool weather, while the Lower 48 states were warmer than normal
- The Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast regions saw the most extreme heat
By the Numbers
July
The US has broken the record for the hottest month in July. Despite unusually cool weather in Alaska, the Lower 48 states experienced warmer-than-normal temperatures. The most extreme heat was felt in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains, and Southeast regions.
This record was announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According to NOAA, the heat in July led to record-high temperatures in many parts of the US.
The effects of the heat wave had a significant impact on public health and the environment, particularly due to the prolonged duration of the heat wave.
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- What is the hottest month in the US?
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- The heat wave had a significant impact on public health and the environment
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