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United States record heat trends
Overview
The United States has experienced record-breaking temperatures driven by climate change. In 2026, the country recorded its hottest summer in 132 years, with average temperatures between June and August reaching 23.6°C. This surpassed previous records from 1936 and 2021. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also noted that July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the continental United States since 1895.
Climate projections suggest these trends may be influenced by a potential ‘Super El Niño’ event. NOAA indicated a 97% probability of a very strong El Niño phase starting in late September, with a 75% chance of a historic event occurring between October and December 2026 that could exceed the intensity of any El Niño recorded since 1950.
Entities
United States · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Colorado · Washington · National Centers for Environmental Information
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesUnited States experiences record heat trends
Climate change continues to drive rising temperatures in the United States, with recent data showing record-breaking heat in the continental U.S. and significant warm October trends in Washington and Colorado.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesUnited States records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States experienced its hottest summer in 132 years in 2026, driven by climate change and an intensifying ‘Super El Niño’ phenomenon, according to NOAA.
Sources
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