A scorching summer has set a new national temperature record, with the U.S. experiencing its hottest meteorological summer on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Average temperatures soared to 74.4 degrees—nearly 3 degrees above the long-term norm—while August alone reached an average of 75.6 degrees, both surpassing previous highs in the agency’s 132-year climate database. The extreme heat follows a trend of rising temperatures, with widespread impacts expected across the country. Early data suggests much of the nation endured prolonged heat waves, raising concerns about drought, wildfire risks, and public health.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Wednesday announced that this summer was the hottest on record in the U.S. NOAA found that the average temperature for meteorological summer was 74.4 degrees, 3 degrees above average. August's average temperature hit 75.6 degrees. Both were the warmest temperatures in the agency's 132-year record. Most of...
