Houston Heat: You Can Practically Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk (But Please Don't)
Ah, Houston. The city of bayous, barbecue, and...brutal heat. We all know the feeling: stepping outside and feeling like you walked into a giant convection oven. But hey, at least we have sunshine, right? (Unless it's raining...which sometimes it does...a lot)
Now, you might be wondering, just how brutal has this Houston heat been lately? Have we broken any thermometers? Is this a sign of the impending robot apocalypse? (Probably not, but hey, stay tuned for that documentary.)
The Numbers Game: Counting Up the Sizzle
According to official weather records, as of today, May 9th, 2024, we're thankfully in the clear for scorching 100-degree days. But fear not, heat seekers (we're looking at you, lizards!), summer's just around the corner.
Here's a quick trip down memory lane (or should we say, memory oven):
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2023 saw a scorching 45 days where Houston hit the triple digits. That's close to a month and a half of feeling like a rotisserie chicken! We were THIS close to breaking the all-time record of 46 days set in 2011. Talk about a close call!
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Speaking of streaks, 2023 almost dethroned the champion of consecutive 100-degree days. We managed a sweltering 23 days in a row, but thankfully, a tropical storm (bless its rainy heart) came along and snapped the streak. Houston thanks you, storm!
So, Can We Escape the Furnace?
The good news? Historically, Houston's 100-degree days tend to happen between mid-July and mid-September. So, there's a reprieve for now. Stock up on the sunscreen and pool floats, because when that Texas heat hits, it hits hard.
But hey, on the bright side, at least we're not Death Valley, right? Everything's relative, folks!
In the meantime, stay hydrated, friends. And maybe invest in a good sweatband. We're in for another scorcher of a summer, and together, we'll survive it. With ice cream, air conditioning, and a healthy dose of humor, of course.
