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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 Junes in Oklahoma 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. June 2018
- Average temperature: 80.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69°F
- Total precipitation: 3.7"

#9. June 2010
- Average temperature: 81°F
- Monthly high temperature: 91.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70°F
- Total precipitation: 4.12"

#7. June 1918 (tie)
- Average temperature: 81.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.5°F
- Total precipitation: 3.25"

#7. June 1914 (tie)
- Average temperature: 81.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.13"

#5. June 1934 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 95.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 68.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.44"

#5. June 1925 (tie)
- Average temperature: 82.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.15"

#4. June 1952
- Average temperature: 82.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.21"

#3. June 2011
- Average temperature: 83.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 96.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70°F
- Total precipitation: 1.17"

#2. June 1911
- Average temperature: 83.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 98°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.22"

#1. June 1953
- Average temperature: 84.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 97.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.16"