The contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record last month. 89 degrees Fahrenheit across the Lower 48 states. This surpasses the previous record set in July 1936 during the Dust Bowl.

Records for temperature have been kept since 1895. The recent heat is notable for exceeding a record from a significant event in US history. Further details on this record-breaking heat are available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.