July in the US was the hottest period in the last 130 years
July 2026 was recorded as the hottest period in the history of meteorological observations in the contiguous 48 states of the United States. This was reported by One.uz.
The average air temperature in the region reached 24.94 degrees Celsius, breaking the historical record set in July 1936. According to the Associated Press, weather data in the country has been systematically recorded since 1895, and the current figures represent the highest results in the last 130 years.
Analyses show that despite slightly lower-than-usual temperatures in Alaska, July was significantly hotter than normal in all other states. Particularly sharp increases in scorching temperatures were observed in the Mountain West, the Southwest, the Northern Plains, and the Southeast.
Experts specifically noted that the average temperature in each of these regions was significantly higher than the indicators from the previous century. High nighttime temperatures and climate change Meteorologists emphasize that one of the main factors behind the record heat is the lack of nighttime cooling.
Not only were daytime temperatures scorching, but nighttime air temperatures also exceeded the average norm, setting new records for the lowest nighttime temperatures. This situation is also affecting public health and energy consumption.
According to Jeff Masters, a climatologist at Yale University, the heat in July 2026 even surpassed the figures observed during the famous Dust Bowl of the 1930s. The records set at that time had remained the highest benchmarks for many years.
The current situation is being assessed as a clear manifestation of global climate change. Experts consider this record-breaking heat a serious consequence of the climate crisis.
Such changes observed in the US indicate that long-term climate processes are becoming increasingly intense. These conditions could lead to more extreme natural events and a more complex ecological situation in the future.
