Houston: Hold My Beer (and Sunscreen) - Unveiling the Hottest Day Ever
Ah, Houston. The city of space cowboys, sizzling fajitas, and enough humidity to make your hair braid itself. But what about the heat? Let's be honest, it's a doozy. So, how doozy exactly? Buckle up, buttercup, because we're about to dive into the fiery depths of Houston's hottest day ever recorded.
The Mercury Melts: 109 Degrees of Scorching Glory (or Misery)
That's right, folks, a scorching 109 degrees Fahrenheit (42.7 Celsius) is the official crown jewel of Houston's heatstroke hall of fame. This temperature has been reached not once, but twice! The first time, poor thermometers took the brunt on September 4th, 2000. A whole ten years later, on August 27th, 2011, they apparently said "hold my metaphorical beer" and decided to hit the same scorching mark.
Who Needs Lava When You Have Houston? Places that Felt the Heat
Now, you might be wondering, where exactly did this fiery inferno take place? Well, the official record holder is none other than George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). I guess all those planes taking off weren't the only things soaring that day.
But hold on a sec, wasn't Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) in on the action too? You got it, champ! Hobby Airport also hit a sweltering 108 degrees on that fateful September 4th, 2000. Looks like the whole city was feeling the heat that day.
Fun Facts (Because Misery Loves Company)
- Feels Like Fire: Remember, 109 degrees is just the air temperature. When you factor in that Houston humidity, it can easily feel like you're stepping onto the surface of the sun.
- Not the Lone Star Scorcher: Texas holds the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in the state at a whopping 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.9 Celsius). But hey, at least Houston isn't the absolute hottest! (Small victories, people, small victories.)
So, the next time you're in Houston and feeling the heat radiating off the sidewalk, just remember: it could be worse. It could be 109 degrees worse.
In all seriousness, stay hydrated, folks. Houston summers are no joke. And hey, if you do find yourself melting, there's always the consolation prize of some truly epic fajitas to cool you down (or maybe not?).
