For most Americans, memories of childhood summers conjure images of pool parties, beach outings, long days, and warm, starry nights. Even though you can't remember your first summer, , it is safe to say it was most likely one of the coolest of your life, regardless of when you were born.
For millions鈥攅specially in the western third of the country鈥攖he excitement for summer vacation months has become apprehension and forethought. Recollections of wildfires, dense smoke, arid land, heat waves, and drought have replaced the imagery of fun outdoor activities.
From West Texas to the Pacific Coast, from 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit in the last five decades. The summer of 2024 wasn't just hot for the United States鈥攊t was the across the planet, with an average global temperature of more than 62 degrees Fahrenheit.
Though it hasn't yet been made official, the summer of 2025 will likely fall behind 2024 to rank as the in history. Still, this past season was yet another scorcher. A June heat wave sent temperatures in the eastern U.S., and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that July 2025 ranked as Earth's . Extreme weather events, like the in July and Phoenix's in August, also defined the season.
As we await more detailed information about the summer of 2025, 麻豆原创 consulted data from the to illustrate what summer weather was like in the U.S. from 1950 to 2023. Summer is defined as June, July, and August. Each metric is ranked relative to the entire time span, while average comparisons look at the historical average from 1901 to 2000.
What was the weather like for your very first summer? Take a look, and you may remember more than you think鈥攐r learn something new about summers before your time.
