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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 Maine 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 1994
- Average temperature: 68.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58°F
- Total precipitation: 3.73"

#8. July 2018 (tie)
- Average temperature: 68.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 57.4°F
- Total precipitation: 4.06"

#8. July 1947 (tie)
- Average temperature: 68.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58.6°F
- Total precipitation: 5.14"

#6. July 2020 (tie)
- Average temperature: 68.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58.6°F
- Total precipitation: 3.85"

#6. July 2006 (tie)
- Average temperature: 68.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58.3°F
- Total precipitation: 5.46"

#5. July 2010
- Average temperature: 69.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.87"

#4. July 2024
- Average temperature: 69.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59°F
- Total precipitation: 4.76"

#3. July 2023
- Average temperature: 69.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.4°F
- Total precipitation: 5.51"

#1. July 1952 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70°F
- Monthly high temperature: 83.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 56.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.27"

#1. July 1921 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70°F
- Monthly high temperature: 82.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 57.6°F
- Total precipitation: 3.06"