Houston Heat: How Many Days Did We Basically Live on the Sun?
Ah, Houston. The city that likes things big: big hair, big dreams, and apparently, big heat. We all know summers here can be brutal, but just how brutal are we talking? Let's take a dip into the fiery archives of recent Houston weather and see how many days in a row we managed to channel our inner suns.
The Great Scorch of 2023: A Summer Love Story (That Nobody Asked For)
Brace yourselves, because 2023 was a scorcher (pun intended). For a whopping 23 consecutive days, Houston decided to crank up the thermostat to "molten lava." That's right, folks, for over three weeks, we were basically living on a giant, slightly less breathable fireball. Imagine frying an egg on your driveway every morning for breakfast – that was basically our reality.
So Close, Yet So Sweaty: The All-Time Record
While we didn't quite manage to snag the gold medal for misery, we came pretty darn close. The all-time record for consecutive 100-degree days in Houston sits at a scorching 24 days, set back in 2011. Hey, at least we can take comfort in knowing we didn't completely break the internet with our heat wave.
A Brief Respite (Thank You, Tropical Storm!)
Thankfully, in 2023, a tropical storm with a heart of gold (and possibly an aversion to saunas) rolled in and broke the streak on day 24. We Houstonian popsicles offered a collective sigh of relief, even if it meant slightly less dramatic Instagram stories about heatstroke.
Looking Ahead: Will 2024 Bring Another Molten Meltdown?
Only time will tell what fiery fate awaits us this summer. But hey, if it does get brutal again, at least we can take solace in the fact that we're building character, right? Maybe we'll all become fire-resistant or develop gills (one can dream).
In the meantime, stock up on sunscreen, buy a good quality sweatband, and prepare to tell your grandkids stories about the summer we wrestled with the sun and (almost) lost.
