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In 2022, the continental United States experienced its , according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their in the same month. The year prior, July marked the .

Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The has climbed each decade since 1880 by about .14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total.

compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Alabama since 1895 using data from the . Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#10. July 1993
- Average temperature: 82.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.88"

#8. July 1986 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.3°F
- Total precipitation: 3.89"

#8. July 1952 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 95.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.23"

#5. July 1954 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70°F
- Total precipitation: 3.91"

#5. July 1932 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.1°F
- Total precipitation: 4.99"

#5. July 1901 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 95.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.49"

#3. July 2010 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.5"

#3. July 1980 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.96"

#2. July 1902
- Average temperature: 83.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 96.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.87"

#1. July 1930
- Average temperature: 83.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 96.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.71"