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The U.S. temperature outlook for August 2023 (view Alaska), showing places where a much warmer than average August is favored (orange to red) and where a much cooler than average August is favored (light to dark blues). White areas indicate that there are equal chances for a warm, cool, or near-average August. For more details on how to interpret these maps, read our explainer Understanding NOAA's monthly climate outlooks. Map by NOAA Climate.gov, based on data from the Climate Prediction Center.