Fig. 7: Land surface temperature (°C) across the United States during July 3–12.
From: Extreme heat threatens railroads with connectivity and ridership loss in the United States
The map illustrates spatial variation in surface heating, with the highest temperatures observed across the Southwest and parts of the Central U.S., reaching above 60 °C in some areas. Data reflect average daytime land surface temperatures over the 10-day period, highlighting regions most exposed to extreme surface heat.
