Arizona breaks summer temperature record
Sept. 4
2024’s summer was the hottest on record in Arizona with an average daily temperature of 99 degrees, two degrees hotter than last year. The average was taken over June, July and August, which is known as the meteorological summer. Meteorological seasons follow the annual temperature cycle rather than the Earth’s position around the sun.
The 99 degree average is not the only climate record broken in Arizona. The state has also seen the most consecutive days with a high above 100 degrees with more than 100 days of heat. The old record of 78 days will keep being broken as this heat will continue for the foreseeable future.
Climatologists also note the summer monsoons this year do not provide as much relief from the heat as years past.
Experts urge people to find as much relief from the heat as possible, including staying cool and hydrating as much as possible.
Randy Cerveny, a Climatologist at Arizona State University, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the rising temperatures.
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