Yes, this summer really was as hot as you think it was

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By Matt SimonSep 16, 2026, 4:15 am100 ptsTrending
Let’s put this summer’s extraordinary heat in perspective. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed what so many Americans suspected, that the heat has been extra unbearable lately: This meteorological summer, which runs from June through August, was the hottest on record for…

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