Heat Waves
Figures
Figure 1
Figure 1. Heat Wave Characteristics by Decade
Figure 2
Figure 2. Heat Wave Characteristics in Large Cities
Figure 3
Figure 3. Heat Wave Index
Indicator Details
Category
Weather and Climate
Time Period
1961–2023
Geographic Coverage
U.S.
Number of Figures
3
Original Source
EPA Snapshot (January 2025)
Status
Removed from EPA.gov in December 2025. Over 80 climate-related pages were deleted from the EPA website as part of the administration's removal of climate change information.