America's Fevered Month: A Harbinger of Climate Change? The United States has just endured its hottest July on record, with temperatures averaging 76. 9 degrees Fahrenheit across the contiguous states.
This milestone is alarming and predictable, given the recent drumbeat of extreme weather events. The heat wave's impact was far reaching, affecting nearly every corner of the country in different ways.
While some areas experienced severe drought conditions, others were hit by intense rain showers that triggered flash flooding.