US Contiguous States Record Hottest Summer Since 1895; 133M Face Extreme Heat Nights

The June-August average temperature in the contiguous US reached 23.6°C, surpassing the Dust Bowl-era record by 0.2°C, marking the hottest summer since 1895. The event affected 133 million people with extreme heat nights, indicating a climate trend with potential health and energy implications. The record is confirmed by NOAA data, but the full scope of impacts is still emerging.