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Yes, Phoenix has been experiencing a very hot summer with numerous temperature records being broken. While the all-time high temperature of 122°F has not been surpassed, the city has seen extended periods of extreme heat, including record-breaking consecutive days above 110°F and 100°F. Additionally, Phoenix has experienced a record number of nights with high lows in the 90s, indicating a lack of cooling at night.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Record-breaking heat waves:
Phoenix has endured an 81-day streak of temperatures at or above 100 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 76 days.
Record-breaking warm low temperatures:
The city has also seen a significant increase in the number of nights with low temperatures at or above 90 degrees, which is a new record.
Record-breaking average temperatures:
Phoenix became the first major US city to average over 100 degrees in a month, with July 2023 averaging 102.74 degrees.
Overall hotter summers:
Summers in Phoenix are becoming hotter, longer, and more relentless, with a trend of hotter daytime temperatures and not cooling off as much at night.
Specific record-breaking days and streaks:
2024 saw 70 days at or above 110 degrees, a new record.
2023 had 31 consecutive days over 110 degrees.
2024 had the hottest September and October on record.
Phoenix saw its latest 110-degree day on October 7, 2024.
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