July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the contiguous United States, with an average temperature of 76.89°F, surpassing the previous record set in July 1936. This extreme heat was widespread, affecting all states and contributing to the possibility of 2026 becoming the hottest year globally. Researchers attribute these increasingly common and intense heat events to climate change, alongside natural phenomena like El Niño. AI
RANK_REASON Reporting on a new record for a major climate indicator (hottest month) in a significant jurisdiction (contiguous US). [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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