July was the hottest month ever recorded in contiguous U.S. — but not for NH

The contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record in July, according to NOAA, a government agency that tracks weather data. The average temperature was significantly higher than historical averages dating back to 1895.

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New Hampshire Public RadioLean Left· 47d ago

July was the hottest month ever recorded in contiguous U.S. — but not for NH

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 49d ago

July was the hottest month on record in the contiguous US, with average high of nearly 90 degrees

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Contiguous U.S. broke its record for hottest month ever in July, NOAA says

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July was the hottest on record in the Lower 48, NOAA says

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New York PostLean Right· 49d ago

US breaks 132-year record for hottest month ever in July

Just the NewsLean Right· 49d ago

July was hottest month in US since 1895, when country began keeping such records

Washington TimesLean Right· 49d ago· ran in 32 outlets

Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

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July was the hottest month on record for contiguous US: NOAA

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