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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 Vermont 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 2018 (tie)
- Average temperature: 69.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 56.8°F
- Total precipitation: 4.35"

#9. July 2006 (tie)
- Average temperature: 69.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58.3°F
- Total precipitation: 5.01"

#8. July 2010
- Average temperature: 69.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58.2°F
- Total precipitation: 3.98"

#6. July 2025 (tie)
- Average temperature: 69.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 57.8°F
- Total precipitation: 3.24"

#6. July 1955 (tie)
- Average temperature: 69.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 83.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.8°F
- Total precipitation: 2.35"

#4. July 2023 (tie)
- Average temperature: 69.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.4°F
- Total precipitation: 9.72"

#4. July 2013 (tie)
- Average temperature: 69.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.4°F
- Total precipitation: 6.33"

#3. July 2024
- Average temperature: 70.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.4°F
- Total precipitation: 6.27"

#2. July 2020
- Average temperature: 70.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 82°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.8°F
- Total precipitation: 4.07"

#1. July 1921
- Average temperature: 71.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 83°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.5°F
- Total precipitation: 4.22"