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July ranks as sixth-warmest month ever in Twin Cities

July 2026 was the sixth-warmest month on record for the Twin Cities, with an average temperature of 78.9°F.[1]

The metro recorded 10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F, the longest 90°F streak in more than 70 years.[1] Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reached 100°F last week, the first 100°F reading there since 2022.[1]

That prolonged run of hot days pushed the monthly average into the top six of the historical record, underscoring how concentrated heat episodes can drive monthly rankings.[1]

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  • July 2026 was the sixth-warmest month on record for the Twin Cities, with an average temperature of 78.9°F.
  • The metro saw 10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F, the longest 90°F streak in over 70 years.
  • MSP Airport reached 100°F last week, the first 100°F reading there since 2022.

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August 03, 2026
4:02 PM
July was one of warmest months on record in Twin Cities
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by [email protected] (Allie Johnson)