Houston 2023: A Scorcher of a Year, But How Scorching Was It?
Howdy, weather warriors! Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the fiery depths of Houston's 2023. We're talking temperatures that could melt your flip flops and turn your AC unit into a whimpering mess.
The big question on everyone's sweaty brow: just how many days did that Texas sun decide to cosplay as a blast furnace? Well, strap on your shades, because we've got the answer (and it's a doozy).
Houston's Triple-Digit Days: Counting Up the Heatstroke-Inducing Moments
Believe it or not, counting triple-digit days in Houston can be a bit like counting fireflies on the Fourth of July – there's just so darn many! But fear not, intrepid researcher, because some brave souls have done the finger-burning work for you.
Here's the sizzling lowdown:
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Houston sizzled under the weight of a whopping 45 days where the temperature climbed over 100 degrees Fahrenheit [YES! That's right. 45 days of feeling like you're trapped inside a pre-heated oven.]. That's close to one and a half months of pure, unadulterated heat.
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Now, some folks might scoff and say, "45 days? That's not so bad." But let me tell you, when the humidity decides to join the party, it feels like you're swimming through a bowl of hot gumbo.
Houston vs. the Record Books: A Close Shave
While 45 days is nothing to sneeze at (especially when you're already sniffling from the heat), Houston did just miss out on tying the all-time record. Can you guess what it is? That's right, a scorching 46 days of triple-digit misery, set back in 2011. So, a moral victory for Houston's air conditioners, maybe?
But hey, even a silver medal in the heat wave olympics is nothing to be proud of.
The Takeaway: Houston 2023 Was Hot, Y'all. Real Hot.
So, there you have it, folks. The fiery verdict on Houston's 2023? It was a scorcher. A real doozy of a heat wave. Here's hoping 2024 cools things down a bit. At least, that's what we say every year... and then we end up sweating through our socks again.
