What is the air temperature in the steppe in summer?

Temperatures in the steppe in summer often rise to over 60 degrees, and periods of up to two months without any rain are common. Grassland plants are adapted to hot summer temperatures and drought with their thin leaves that help them retain water and deep root systems. The heat and dryness of summer in the steppe often lead to fires caused by lightning or human activity. Herbs, with their deep roots, grow even more vigorously after a fire with the help of carbonated organic matter.