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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 Michigan 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 1999
- Average temperature: 71.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 82.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.6°F
- Total precipitation: 4.92"

#9. July 1935
- Average temperature: 72°F
- Monthly high temperature: 83.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.3°F
- Total precipitation: 2.74"

#8. July 1983
- Average temperature: 72.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.56"

#7. July 2002
- Average temperature: 72.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.22"

#6. July 2020
- Average temperature: 72.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.9°F
- Total precipitation: 3.93"

#5. July 2011
- Average temperature: 72.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 84.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.99"

#4. July 1916
- Average temperature: 73.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 86.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60°F
- Total precipitation: 1.37"

#3. July 2012
- Average temperature: 73.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 86°F
- Monthly low temperature: 61°F
- Total precipitation: 3.59"

#2. July 1955
- Average temperature: 73.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 86.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.6°F
- Total precipitation: 2.7"

#1. July 1921
- Average temperature: 74.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 87.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 62.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.84"