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