It's not just you: Summer is sticking around longer
Summary
A new report from Climate Central shows that summer temperatures in the U.S. are lasting longer than they did in the early 1970s. This trend is part of climate change and affects various aspects of life, including increased cooling needs and higher risks of wildfires and heat-related illnesses.Key Facts
- Summer temperatures are longer in over 90% of 246 U.S. cities compared to 1970.
- On average, summers last about 10 extra days in these cities.
- Wheeling, West Virginia, has 52 more summer days, the most in the study.
- Miami has 46 more summer days and San Angelo, Texas, has 31 more days.
- Some cities, like Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, have shorter summers, with 11 fewer days.
- The analysis used data from NOAA and summer-like temperatures are defined as the hottest 25% of daily highs from 1991-2020.
- Continued increases in heat-trapping pollution may further lengthen summers.
- NOAA forecasts above-normal temperatures for most of the U.S. through fall.
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