Houston 2023: A Summer of Sizzle and Sweat (Literally)
How hot did it get in Houston last year? Well, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive into a summer scorcher that would make a fire-breathing dragon jealous.
The Numbers Don't Lie (But They Might Make You Sweat)
45. Yes, that's FORTY-FIVE whole days where Houston wrestled with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That's practically a month and a half of feeling like a perfectly seasoned rotisserie chicken fresh out the oven. Imagine:
- Sweat dripping like rain, only saltier and way less refreshing.
- Car interiors morphing into molten lava pits.
- Air conditioners working overtime while muttering threats about early retirement.
Ah, the joys of a Houston summer!
Nearly a Record Breaker, Baby!
We were this close (cue dramatic music) to stealing the crown for the most scorching summer ever. The all-time record holder? The sweltering summer of 2011, with a sizzling 46 days above 100 degrees. But hey, silver linings, right? At least we didn't quite dethrone that fire-breathing summer of yore.
Tropical Storm Harold: The Unsung Hero (Who Probably Doesn't Like Mangoes)
Remember that tropical storm that waltzed past Houston in 2023? While it wasn't exactly a rainmaker, it did one glorious thing: it snapped a brutal streak of 23 consecutive days of 100-degree weather.
Thank you, Tropical Storm Harold, wherever you are! Maybe we should send a thank-you note (and maybe a fruit basket – storms probably don't enjoy mangoes, right?).
So, Will 2024 Be Cooler?
Only time will tell, my friends. But one thing's for sure: Houston summers are no joke. Stay hydrated, invest in a good AC unit, and maybe buy some stock in popsicle companies. You're gonna need it.
