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Nights Are Hotter Than Days | Lafayette Louisiana News
July just shattered records as the contiguous U.S. endured its hottest July ever, with average temps hitting 76.89°F — just a hair above the 1936 Dust Bowl record. While Alaska cooled off, the Lower Forty-Eight baked, especially in the Mountain West, Southwest, Plains, and Southeast. The real shocker? Nighttime lows soared, breaking previous records by 0.7°F — a troubling sign of climate change. Scientists warn that hotter nights mean less relief for people and crops, amplifying health and food security risks. This isn’t just a summer anomaly — it’s a clear signal of our warming world. Listen…
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