Friday's high temperature of 109 degrees at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the highest maximum temperature this late in the year (Sept. 8-Dec. 31) ever recorded in DFW weather history, according to statistical analysis of data in the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
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Just look it up, if you're doubtful.
It's probable that we're done with triple-digit temperatures for the year, though a non-zero chance. Just a couple of years ago on Sept. 20, 2021, the final 100-degree day was tied for ninth for latest last occurrence at the century mark.
If 2023 sees no further 100s, here would be the final results from the weather service:
Most 100° Days in Year
1. 2011 - 71
2. 1980 – 69
3. 1998 – 56
4. 2023* - 53
5. 1954 – 52
Greatest Number of 100° Days-September
Rank # of Days Year
1 7 2000
2 6 2023*
6 2012
6 2011
6 1951
6 5 1998
5 1954
5 1947
5 1939
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