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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 New Jersey 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.

#9. July 2024 (tie)
- Average temperature: 77.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 87.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.89"

#9. July 2013 (tie)
- Average temperature: 77.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 86.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.1°F
- Total precipitation: 5.27"

#9. July 2012 (tie)
- Average temperature: 77.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.43"

#8. July 2022
- Average temperature: 77.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.4°F
- Total precipitation: 2.05"

#7. July 2019
- Average temperature: 78°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.6°F
- Total precipitation: 6.14"

#6. July 2025
- Average temperature: 78.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.4°F
- Total precipitation: 5.4"

#5. July 2010
- Average temperature: 78.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.3°F
- Total precipitation: 4.07"

#2. July 2011 (tie)
- Average temperature: 78.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 67.4°F
- Total precipitation: 4.11"

#2. July 1999 (tie)
- Average temperature: 78.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 90°F
- Monthly low temperature: 66.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.27"

#2. July 1955 (tie)
- Average temperature: 78.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 89.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 66.9°F
- Total precipitation: 1.47"

#1. July 2020
- Average temperature: 78.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 88.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.8°F
- Total precipitation: 6.69"