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This US National Park Just Reached 110 Degree Temperatures

This US National Park Just Reached 110 Degree Temperatures

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40. Voyageurs National Park

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38. Isle Royale National Park

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36. Mount Rainier National Park

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35. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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34. North Cascades National Park

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33. Olympic National Park

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32. Indiana Dunes National Park

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30. Wind Cave National Park

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29. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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28. Great Basin National Park

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27. Gateway Arch National Park

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26. Capitol Reef National Park

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25. Mammoth Cave National Park

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24. Arches National Park

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23. Biscayne National Park

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22. Bryce Canyon National Park

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21. Kings Canyon National Park

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20. Canyonlands National Park

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19. Crater Lake National Park

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18. Everglades National Park

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17. Sequoia National Park

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16. Dry Tortugas National Park

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15. Shenandoah National Park

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14. Redwood National Park

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13. Hot Springs National Park

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12. Zion National Park

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11. Congaree National Park

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10. Lassen Volcanic National Park

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9. Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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8. Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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7. Petrified Forest National Park

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6. Grand Canyon National Park

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5. White Sands National Park

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4. Big Bend National Park

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3. Saguaro National Park

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2. Pinnacles National Park

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40. Voyageurs National Park
39. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
38. Isle Royale National Park
37. Mesa Verde National Park
36. Mount Rainier National Park
35. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
34. North Cascades National Park
33. Olympic National Park
32. Indiana Dunes National Park
31. Badlands National Park
30. Wind Cave National Park
29. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
28. Great Basin National Park
27. Gateway Arch National Park
26. Capitol Reef National Park
25. Mammoth Cave National Park
24. Arches National Park
23. Biscayne National Park
22. Bryce Canyon National Park
21. Kings Canyon National Park
20. Canyonlands National Park
19. Crater Lake National Park
18. Everglades National Park
17. Sequoia National Park
16. Dry Tortugas National Park
15. Shenandoah National Park
14. Redwood National Park
13. Hot Springs National Park
12. Zion National Park
11. Congaree National Park
10. Lassen Volcanic National Park
9. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
8. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
7. Petrified Forest National Park
6. Grand Canyon National Park
5. White Sands National Park
4. Big Bend National Park
3. Saguaro National Park
2. Pinnacles National Park
1. Death Valley National Park

U.S. National Parks are some of the country's most beautiful places to visit, but this time of year, they can also be incredibly dangerous. While extremely hot summers aren’t new for many of the nation’s national parks, some of these parks are experiencing even higher temperatures this year.

Currently, most of the country is experiencing a dangerous heat wave. These sweltering temperatures can make any outdoor activity dangerous and even fatal if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Despite the extreme temperatures, this heat wave hasn’t stopped tourists from visiting places like Death Valley National Park, where temperatures have reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Even though national parks don’t close during a heat wave, it’s important to be alert and pay attention to heat warnings if you plan on visiting one. According to the National Weather Service, an excessive heat warning is issued when temperatures are expected to be over 105 degrees Fahrenheit for at least two days.

Extreme heat isn’t only uncomfortable–it can also be fatal. In extreme temperatures, you can experience heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and dehydration. When the temperature is too hot, your body isn’t able to effectively cool you down. If you plan on visiting any of the nation’s beautiful national parks this summer, be sure you take the proper precautions and try to stay cool. (Check out The Highest Temperature in the US Every June Since 1950.)

To determine the national parks that are dangerously hot right now, 24/7 Tempo reviewed census tract level data on daily temperature from the NOAA’s nClimGrid-Daily program. National parks were ranked based on maximum temperature from July 1 to July 8, 2024. Temperature data was aggregated from census tracts to national parks using boundary data from the U.S. Census Bureau and National Park Service. Supplemental data on the number of annual visitors in 2023 is also from the NPS.

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