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Hydration Planning Tool: Heat Waves Across the U.S.
🌡️ Why This Matters
Every year, heat waves stretch longer, arrive earlier, and stay hotter. For crews, staff, event goers, and workers, staying hydrated isn’t optional - it’s essential for safety and productivity. This page brings together historical heat data and current forecasts so you can anticipate when your region is at highest risk and prepare hydration supplies in advance.
📈 Heat Wave Trends by Month & Region
- July & August: Historically the hottest months nationwide, with prolonged heat waves in the South, Southwest, and Midwest.
- June & September: Rising in intensity — NOAA data shows heat waves extending into these "shoulder" months.
- Southwest & Texas: Peak heat arrives as early as May, often lasting into September.
- Midwest & Northeast: Heat waves peak later, typically July-August.
- Southeast: Longer seasons - extreme heat stretches from May into October.
NOAA data (1895–2023) shows the U.S. average number of heat-wave days has more than doubled since the 1960s, and the season is now about a month and a half longer.
🔮 Current Forecasts
The CDC + National Weather Service HeatRisk Tool provides 7-day outlooks showing county-level heat stress risk.
Combined with NOAA’s long-term trends, you can plan hydration needs weeks to months ahead.
💧 Plan Your Hydration Orders
No matter your role — crews, staff, event organizers, or industrial worksites — the same essentials keep people safe and hydrated. Stock up on:
💡 Auto-Ship Options Available
Make sure you always have the right amount, at the right time, in the right place — with no last-minute scrambling. Explore our Workforce Hydration Solutions to set up automatic shipments tailored to your needs.
🍊 Hydration Depot: Options for Every Need
We've developed our own all-brand lineup designed to meet every preference and dietary requirement:
- Sugar, Sugar-Free, Dye-Free, and Organic Options
- Wide Range of Flavors to keep crews happy and hydrated
- Tailored Packages designed with HSE professionals to match crew sizes, shift lengths, and jobsite demands
- Flavor Profiles customized to your workforce’s preferences
- Specialized Solutions for dietary needs, restrictions, and wellness initiatives
Whether you’re keeping a small team cool on a hot day or hydrating thousands at a festival, Hydration Depot has pre-built and custom programs to keep everyone safe, satisfied, and performing at their best.
🗓️ When to Stock Up
To avoid shortages — and get the best pre-season deals — the smartest time to order is April.
April is the early buy-in window across all regions. It protects you from unexpected early heat waves. It ensures you’re covered before demand spikes.
Bottom line: The best strategy for every region of the U.S. is to secure hydration supplies in April — before the season heats up.
⚡ Take Action
Don't let heat catch you off guard. Use this page to track when your region is at risk - and order hydration supplies before the next wave hits.🔗 Data Sources
NOAA Climate at a Glance
CDC Heat & Health Tracker
CDC/NWS HeatRisk Tool