Data: Climate Central; Map: Axios Visuals. Note: The 75th percentile temperature is based on the 1991-2020 reference period.
Summer temperatures are hanging around longer nationwide compared to the early 1970s, a new analysis finds, as climate change affects the four seasons.
Why it matters: Temperatures staying relatively high for longer periods can increase cooling demand, make life miserable for teachers and students in rooms without A/C, mess with farmers' growing seasons, and prolong the risk of heat-related illnesses.
