And you thought it was hot where you are? Death Valley has had its hottest summer on record.
June to August hottest months on record
A media release says Death Valley National Park experienced the hottest meteorological summer (June-August) on record, with an average 24-hour temperature of 104.5°F (40.3°C). This surpasses the previous record of 104.2°F (40.1°C), set in 2021 and 2018.
The record-breaking summer was highlighted by July when the weather station at Furnace Creek recorded its hottest month ever. During this month, the park experienced nine consecutive days of 125°F (51.7°C) or higher, and only seven days in total where temperatures did not reach 120°F (48.9°C). The highest temperature this summer was 129.2°F (54°C) on July 7.
Overnight lows also played a significant role in the extreme heat. The average low temperature of 91.9°F (33.3°C) meant that there was little relief overnight. From June 1 to August 31, the temperature dipped below 80°F only five times, and there were nine days when overnight lows never fell below 100°F.
Heat brings grief to visitors
Park rangers responded to multiple life-threatening heat-related incidents during the summer including two fatalities where heat was a contributing factor.
During another incident, a man had to be rescued from sand dunes after losing his flip flops and experiencing second-degree burns.
Travelers heading to Death Valley National Park should expect triple-digit temperatures to continue into early October. Visitors are advised to stay within a 10-minute walk of an air-conditioned vehicle. Also, drink plenty of water, eat salty snacks, and wear a hat and sunscreen.
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Outstanding report to wrap up the summer heat numbers at Death Valley this year, Russ and Tina. It was a hot one for sure. Just guessing but date milkshake sales from the China Ranch Date Farm had be brisk this summer, matched only by bagged ice sales and replacement flip flops….
LOL 😆
A quick visit with Ross at Tecopa Mines to cool down after hiking to Amargosa Falls goes good after a China Ranch shake! A splash in the pool at Shoshone RV Park is quite refreshing as well!
Could not agree more. Refresh where the refreshments are.
Thank you, Russ and Tiña! 🙂 That is really hot! Yikes! Thankfully, we do not get that hot in the western foothills of the Appalachians, at least that part in East Tennessee. 🙂 (In fact, this morning at 7:15 AM, EDT it was 58ºF on our back porch.) I hope that y’all were somewhere much cooler this summer. Meanwhile, thanks again, have a great week, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
It was 34° at that time of morning in the Tetons less than 2 weeks ago. Mid 90’s to 107 ° at home this past week..
Wow! That is quite a divergence in temperatures, Bill! 🙂 I’ll guess you are happier with 34° F than 90° F+. Safe travels! 🙂
Mid 80’s today and very happy with that Neal!
Ha! Even better! 🙂 Enjoy, Bill, and safe travels and comfortable stays! 🙂