July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country
Summary
July 2024 was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States, with temperatures averaging 3.3°F (1.8°C) above the 20th-century average. This extreme heat was caused by multiple heatwaves and worsened by human-driven climate change, while wildfires and smoke affected large parts of the country.Key Facts
- July 2024 set the highest monthly average temperature in U.S. records going back to 1895.
- Temperatures were 3.3°F (1.8°C) higher than the 20th-century average for the contiguous U.S.
- The country experienced three heat domes in July, which trapped very hot air over different regions.
- Wyoming recorded its hottest July ever, with temperatures 5.1°F (2.8°C) above normal.
- Large wildfires burned in Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, spreading smoke over many areas.
- Human-caused climate change, driven by burning coal, oil, and gas, played a significant role in these extreme weather events.
- Many Americans reported higher electricity bills, disrupted travel, and limitations on outdoor activities due to the heat.
- President Donald Trump has promoted fossil fuel production and rejected climate science.
- A strong El Niño event is expected to push global temperatures even higher in the coming year.
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