According to recent data, July was the hottest month on record in the United States. This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The month saw extensive heat waves that led to record temperatures across the country.

The heat waves affected areas from the east coast to the Great Plains and southwest states. Temperature records from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration date back to 1895. Further details on this record-breaking month are available from the source, including comparisons to previous hot months in US history, such as July 1936 and July 2012.