July Weather Forecast: Hot and Unsettled with Fluctuating Temperatures

The Weather Company, an IBM Business, has released an updated outlook for July, predicting hotter-than-average conditions in the Southwest and near-average or cooler temperatures in the central United States. A continuation of the split flow jet stream pattern from June, along with a heat dome of high pressure centered over parts of the Southwest, is expected to contribute to the unusually warm July in the region. Some parts of the West, central U.S., and mid-Atlantic may experience slightly cooler than average conditions, while parts of California and the mid-Atlantic region could be cooler than usual. Uncertainty remains regarding the exact details of the temperature patterns, but no massive changes are expected.