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USA had the hottest summer ever

SIC Notícias10 September 2026 at 00:30

The United States recorded the hottest summer ever, according to data for the period between June and August. The average temperature in the contiguous United States, that is, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, reached 23.6 degrees Celsius during these three months. This value represents a new historical heat record for the country during the summer season.

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