Americans Just Endured the Hottest Month in 132 Years

Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026

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Bloomberg said, “The US just sweltered through the warmest month ever recorded. The average temperature for the US mainland reached 76.9F (24.9C) in July, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Monday.

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