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Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Kiki Intarasuwan , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 9 degrees Fahrenheit in July, with above-average warmth affecting the country.
The contiguous United States experienced its warmest month on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 9 degrees Fahrenheit in July, with above-average warmth affecting the country. Several locations in the north saw record high temperatures, including areas in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.
This surpassed previous records from 1936 and 2012 by a fraction of a degree. Further details on this record-breaking month are available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including information on heat alerts that affected major metropolitan areas across the country.
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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