https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/us-climate-summary-july-2024
a, "The #average #temperature of the #contiguous #U.S. in July was 75.7°F, 2.1°F above average, ranking 11th warmest in the 130-#year record"."
b,"Four new Billion-#Dollar #Weather and #Climate #Disasters were confirmed in July. The year-to-date total currently stands at 19 #disasters.
U.S. climate summary for July 2024

Record precipitation, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires impacted the U.S.; four new billion-dollar weather and climate disasters were confirmed in July.

NOAA Climate.gov