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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 Missouri 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 1966
- Average temperature: 80.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.9"

#9. July 1930
- Average temperature: 80.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 66.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.05"

#8. July 1916
- Average temperature: 81°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.26"

#7. July 2011
- Average temperature: 82.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.48"

#6. July 1954
- Average temperature: 83.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 97.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.7°F
- Total precipitation: 1.4"

#5. July 2012
- Average temperature: 83.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 97°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.7"

#4. July 1980
- Average temperature: 84°F
- Monthly high temperature: 98°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70°F
- Total precipitation: 1.93"

#3. July 1936
- Average temperature: 84.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 99.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.49"

#2. July 1901
- Average temperature: 85°F
- Monthly high temperature: 99.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.1°F
- Total precipitation: 2.01"

#1. July 1934
- Average temperature: 85.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 100.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71°F
- Total precipitation: 1.11"