The United States has experienced a summer of record heat, with July 2026 confirmed as the hottest month ever recorded in the country. This surpasses temperature records stretching back 132 years to 1895.
July's temperatures exceeded previous high marks set in July 1936, during dust bowl conditions, and in July 2012.
The Guardian is seeking accounts from people across the US regarding how they have coped with the extreme heat, its impact on utility bills, and any experiences with electricity cut-offs.