The blistering heat experienced by the US during August, as well as the June through August months, marks the second warmest summer on record, according to scientists at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. The average U.S. temperature in August was 75.7 degrees F, which is 3.0 degrees above the long-term (1901-2000) average, while the summertime temperature was 74.5 degrees F, which is 2.4 degrees above average. The warmest August on record for the contiguous United States was 75.8 degrees F in 1983, while its warmest summer on record at 74.6 degrees F occurred in 1936. Precipitation across the nation during August averaged 2.31 inches, 0.29 inches below the long-term average. The nationwide summer precipitation was 1.0 inch below average.


Many places in the world are getting warmer and warmer right now, not only the US. This is caused by all the pollution made by man and it is destroying the earth. temperatures are rising all over the globe. We should try to prevent this by excercising the three 'R's. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This will help to make earth a greener place. Using renewable energy also helps. Instead of emitting carbon monoxide, green energy is not only a resource that will not run out, but also, it can reduce the harmful gases emitted from cars. Practicing these will help stop global warming.