July 2012 reported as hottest month on record ever in USA

01/06

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File image - A mother and her son play in the water fountains at HemisFair Park in San Antonio, Texas to beat the July 2012 heat. The NOAA reported that July 2012 was the hottest month on record in over 117 years. File image taken 27th July 2012.

02/06

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A mother and her son play in water fountains in HemisFair Park in San Antonio, Texas to beat the July 2012 heat. The NOAA reported today that July 2012 was the hottest month on record in over 117 years. [File image - 27 July 2012].

03/06

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A woman and children play in the water fountains at HemisFair Park in San Antonio, Texas to beat the July 2012 heat. The NOAA reported today that July 2012 was the hottest month on record in over 117 years. [File image - 27 July 2012].

04/06

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Sarah, a San Antonio woman working in a dunking booth, has the perfect job to beat the July 2012 heat. The NOAA reported today that July 2012 was the hottest month on record in over 117 years. [File image - 27 July 2012].

05/06

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A young girl plays in the water fountains at HemisFair Park in San Antonio, Texas to beat the July 2012 heat. The NOAA reported today that July 2012 was the hottest month on record in over 117 years. [File image - 27 July 2012].

06/06

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Kali, a Sheepadoodle, receives some water to combat the brutal July 2012 heat. The NOAA reported today that July 2012 was the hottest month on record in over 117 years. [File image - 14 July 2012].

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File images - According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) July 2012 was the hottest month on record in the USA. Records have been kept, since 1895. File images.