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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 Maryland 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 1901
- Average temperature: 78.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.7°F
- Total precipitation: 5.65"

#9. July 2019
- Average temperature: 78.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.1°F
- Total precipitation: 4.91"

#8. July 1999
- Average temperature: 78.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 90.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.61"

#7. July 2024
- Average temperature: 79°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69°F
- Total precipitation: 3.44"

#5. July 2010 (tie)
- Average temperature: 79.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 90.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.79"

#5. July 1955 (tie)
- Average temperature: 79.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.5°F
- Total precipitation: 2.39"

#3. July 2025 (tie)
- Average temperature: 79.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.2°F
- Total precipitation: 5.92"

#3. July 2011 (tie)
- Average temperature: 79.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 90.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.5°F
- Total precipitation: 3.29"

#2. July 2012
- Average temperature: 79.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 90.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.68"

#1. July 2020
- Average temperature: 80.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 90.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.6°F
- Total precipitation: 4.37"