Houston 2023: Hold My Sweet Tea, It's Hotter Than a Dragon's Breath!
Ah, Houston. The city of bayous, barbecue, and apparently, a whole lot of triple-digit temperatures in 2023. We're talking sizzling sidewalks, cars that resemble giant ovens, and air conditioning units working overtime just to keep us from spontaneously combusting.
So, how hot did it actually get? Buckle up, buttercup, because we're about to dive into the fiery depths of Houston's 2023 heat wave.
Did Houston Break a Sweat? You Bet It Did!
Houston clocked in a scorching 45 days of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in 2023. That's just shy of the all-time record of 46 days set in 2011, but let's be honest, coming in second place in this competition is no small feat. It's basically like winning a silver medal for heatstroke potential.
Now, some folks might scoff and say, "45 days? That's not so bad." But to those people, I say this: Have you ever tried curling your hair with the sheer humidity radiating off the pavement? Have you ever attempted to cook an egg on your car hood? Yeah, me neither, but trust me, it wouldn't be a pleasant experience.
Nearly Untouchable: Houston's Consecutive Scorcher Streak
For a scorching 23 days in a row, Houston flirted with the 100-degree mark. We were this close to tying the record for the longest streak of scorching suns ever. Thankfully, a tropical system rolled in like a knight in shining armor (or should we say, knight in cooling rain) and broke the streak before it could become the stuff of legend (and nightmares).
Imagine 23 days straight of blasting your AC, dodging puddles of sweat, and existing solely on popsicles and iced tea. We should all get a medal for simply surviving that fiery gauntlet.
A Toast to Survival (with Ice-Cold Beverages, of Course)
So, there you have it, folks. Houston in 2023: a testament to our city's resilience and our air conditioning units' unwavering dedication. Here's to hoping 2024 brings a little more mercy on the thermometer front. But hey, if the heat does come rolling back in, at least we know we can handle it. We're practically Houstonian heat ninjas by now. Just pass the sunscreen, please.
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