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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 Indiana 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 1949
- Average temperature: 77.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.1°F
- Total precipitation: 3.75"

#9. July 1999
- Average temperature: 77.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67°F
- Total precipitation: 2.7"

#7. July 1955 (tie)
- Average temperature: 78.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.5°F
- Total precipitation: 4.61"

#7. July 1916 (tie)
- Average temperature: 78.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 91.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 66.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.37"

#6. July 2011
- Average temperature: 78.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68°F
- Total precipitation: 2.74"

#5. July 1921
- Average temperature: 79.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 66.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.14"

#4. July 1934
- Average temperature: 79.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 66.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.44"

#3. July 2012
- Average temperature: 80.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.53"

#2. July 1901
- Average temperature: 80.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67°F
- Total precipitation: 1.3"

#1. July 1936
- Average temperature: 80.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 66.1°F
- Total precipitation: 1.57"