July’s heat could break a world record

The whole world has been feeling the heat this summer. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it was reported last month was the hottest June weather on record.

With several states battling dangerous heat waves, the month of July could beat records. Currently, July is on track to be the hottest month ever recorded on Earth.

NBC News reported that in July 2017, when the previous record was set, average global temperatures were 2.16 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the 20th century average for July of 57.8 degrees Fahrenheit , according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The organization collects climate data and tracks temperature records.

This July is expected to narrowly surpass the average temperatures from two years ago, said NOAA scientists who study climate patterns.