Temperature trends show an increase in local temps

July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter.

Over the past 40 years, July has increased by 3.7°F in Philadelphia according to Climate Central. Nationally, July temps have increased by 2.1°F since 1970.

This 4th of July may not have broken records, but the hottest holiday was in 1966 at 103°F.

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher