39 years ago today (1980), DFW Airport recorded the hottest day ever...113 degrees. We matched that oppressive number the following day (tomorrow) as well.
Here are some 100 degree stats from 1980 AND 2011 summers (another record breaking summer):
*Most days: 71 (2011); 60 (1980)
*Consecutive days: 42 (1980); 40 (2011)
*Most in one month: 31 (July 1980)
General 100 degree stats:
*Least amount of days in a year: ZERO! (1973, 1906); 1 day (9 times).
*Annual average: 18
*Highest monthly average: 9 (August)
*Earliest 100 degree day: 100 (March 9th, 1911)
*Latest 100 degrees day: 106 (October 3, 1951)
- 39 years ago today….we hit 113 degrees. Hottest ever in DFW!
- A VERY small chance for a stray storm this afternoon.
- Dry, hot, and humid the rest of the week.
- Near normal temperatures through this weekend.
- Next rain chance? POSSIBLY Sunday, but most stay dry.
- Yest Rain: 0.00"; June Rain: 4.13"; Surplus: 0.85"
Yesterday: High: 91; Low: 72; 2019 Rain: 23.91"; Surplus: 4.38"
Normals: High: 93; Low: 73 - Record high: 113 (1980); Low: 60 (1928)
Today: Partly cloudy, warm and humid. Chance of late day isolated storm. High: Near 90. Heat index: Mid 90s. Wind: South 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Muggy. Low: Low to mid 70s. Wind: SSE 5-10 mph.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy warm and humid. High: Low 90s. Heat index: Upper 90s. Wind: South 10-15 mph.
Friday: Partly cloudy, hot and humid. High: Mid 90s. Heat index: Upper 90s.
Weekend: Partly cloudy, hot and humid. Isolated daytime storms by Sunday. Highs: Low to mid 90s.
Monday and Tuesday: Sunny, a breeze, humidity and summer warmth. A pop up afternoon storm. High: Low 90s.
