Hottest US Summer in 132 Years Reshapes Climate Narrative
NOAA data show the United States endured its hottest summer on record (132 years of data), with August and the June–August period setting all-time highs and July the hottest month ever; about 1,541 record highs were logged versus 87 record lows, a gap highlighting the scale of the warming-driven heat. The record is tied to long-term climate change and a warming El Niño, with temperatures in the U.S. rising about 0.46°F per decade since 1970, and the heat contributing to ongoing crises such as Colorado River water shortages and more intense heat waves ahead.
