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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 Nevada 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.

#7. July 2023 (tie)
- Average temperature: 76.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.15"

#7. July 2022 (tie)
- Average temperature: 76.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.48"

#7. July 2013 (tie)
- Average temperature: 76.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.76"

#7. July 2002 (tie)
- Average temperature: 76.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.31"

#6. July 2007
- Average temperature: 76.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.4°F
- Total precipitation: 0.39"

#4. July 2018 (tie)
- Average temperature: 77°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 61.1°F
- Total precipitation: 0.7"

#4. July 2003 (tie)
- Average temperature: 77°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60°F
- Total precipitation: 0.5"

#3. July 2024
- Average temperature: 77.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.5°F
- Total precipitation: 0.43"

#2. July 1931
- Average temperature: 77.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.23"

#1. July 2021
- Average temperature: 77.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 62.6°F
- Total precipitation: 0.84"