July was Salt Lake City’s hottest on record

Welcome to the new “normal,” which was just increased by 2.4 degrees

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People cool down at Liberty Park on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.