Hottest Summer in U.S. History | Dallas News
Published: September 9, 2026
Duration: 1:55
The U.S. just endured its hottest summer ever recorded, with average temps hitting 74.4°F — shattering records dating back 132 years. August alone smashed monthly records at 75.6°F, including an all-time high daytime average of 88.6°F. The West, Southwest, and southern states faced brutal heat waves, wildfires, and record-breaking warmth, while nationwide rainfall dipped below historical averages, fueling a worsening drought that now blankets nearly 60% of the country.
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