July 2026 Temperatures and Precipitation Patterns

Aug 11 ETDeveloping

Science Desk

In Short: In July 2026, much-above-average temperatures dominated the interior West, Southwest, Rockies, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest, while below-average temperatures were seen in parts of the interior and Alaska. Pockets of above-average precipitation were noted in the West,

Above-average temperatures extended across the entire contiguous United States in July 2026, with particularly notable conditions in the interior West, Southwest, Rockies, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. These areas experienced much-above-average temperatures, while below-average temperatures were observed in parts of the interior and the Alaska Peninsula and Panhandle.

In contrast, pockets of above-average precipitation were observed in various regions, including parts of the West and Southwest, central Plains and Upper Midwest, as well as portions of Texas, the Tennessee and lower Ohio Valleys, and the Mid-Atlantic and lower Northeast.

These temperature and precipitation patterns highlight the diverse climatic conditions experienced across the country in July 2026, with significant variations both in temperature and precipitation levels observed in different regions.

This analysis is based on data from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (.gov), which provides comprehensive assessments of U.S. climate conditions.

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Above-average temperatures extended across the entire CONUS in July, with much-above-average temperatures observed throughout much of the interior West, Southwest, Rockies, northern Plains and Upper Midwest, as well…
Below-average temperatures were observed across portions of the interior, as well as parts of the Alaska Peninsula and Panhandle.
In contrast, pockets of above-average precipitation were observed across parts of the West and Southwest, central Plains and Upper Midwest, as well as portions of Texas, the Tennessee and lower Ohio Valleys,…

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (.gov)link