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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 Colorado 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.

#8. July 2021 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.3°F
- Total precipitation: 2.15"

#8. July 2018 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70°F
- Monthly high temperature: 85.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 54.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.11"

#8. July 2011 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.2°F
- Total precipitation: 2.54"

#8. July 2005 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70°F
- Monthly high temperature: 86.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 53.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.05"

#8. July 1901 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70°F
- Monthly high temperature: 86.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 53.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.11"

#6. July 2001 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 85.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.44"

#6. July 1954 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.18"

#5. July 2022
- Average temperature: 70.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 56°F
- Total precipitation: 2.85"

#3. July 2012 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 85.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.27"

#3. July 1934 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 87°F
- Monthly low temperature: 54.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.25"

#2. July 2002
- Average temperature: 71°F
- Monthly high temperature: 87.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55°F
- Total precipitation: 1.02"

#1. July 2003
- Average temperature: 72.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.02"