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US Records Hottest September Ever as Climate Records Continue Falling

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September recorded the highest temperatures ever documented in the United States, continuing a trend of exceptional heat throughout the year. This record-breaking month adds to what has already been an extremely hot year, with temperatures exceeding historical averages across the nation.


Record-breaking temperatures have significant implications for public health, agriculture, water resources, and energy demand. Understanding these temperature trends is crucial for climate adaptation planning and for predicting future extreme weather patterns that may affect communities and ecosystems.


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It’s been a blistering year. A record-hot September doesn’t bode well for the rest of it

Source: This September was the hottest ever on record for the U.S.