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Hottest Junes in Texas since 1895

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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 Texas 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 2008
- Average temperature: 82.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 95.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.3°F
- Total precipitation: 1.93"

#9. June 1980
- Average temperature: 83°F
- Monthly high temperature: 95.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.28"

#8. June 2024
- Average temperature: 83.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.86"

#7. June 1934
- Average temperature: 83.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 97.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 69.7°F
- Total precipitation: 0.88"

#6. June 1990
- Average temperature: 83.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 96.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.1°F
- Total precipitation: 1.18"

#5. June 2022
- Average temperature: 83.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 96.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.1°F
- Total precipitation: 1.41"

#3. June 2018 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 95.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.9°F
- Total precipitation: 2.49"

#3. June 1998 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 97°F
- Monthly low temperature: 70.8°F
- Total precipitation: 1.14"

#2. June 1953
- Average temperature: 85°F
- Monthly high temperature: 98.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.6°F
- Total precipitation: 1.04"

#1. June 2011
- Average temperature: 85.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 99°F
- Monthly low temperature: 71.4°F
- Total precipitation: 0.98"

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