Austin's 2023 Summer: A Scorcher That Would Make Hades Sweat
Hey there, heatstroke heroes and air conditioner aficionados! Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the fiery depths of Austin's 2023 summer.
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2023: The Year Austin Became a Molten Lava Lamp (Almost)
Let's just say, Mother Nature cranked the thermostat WAY up this year. We're talking about temperatures that could melt the cynicism off a reality TV star. How many days did we bask (or rather, broil) in 100-degree weather or higher? Get this: a whopping 80 DAYS.
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That's right, folks. 8-0! Even the cacti were reaching for margaritas (with extra salt, of course). For comparison, the average number of 100-degree days in Austin is a measly 15. We sextupled that average!
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Did We Break Any Records? (Spoiler Alert: Almost)
We almost snatched the crown for the most scorching summer ever. 2011 held the previous record with a scorching 90 days over 100 degrees. But 2023 said, "Hold my cowboy boots," and sashayed on by with a cool (or should we say, not-so-cool) 80 days. We missed the record, but hey, participation trophies, right?
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But wait, there's more! This brutal heatwave wasn't just about the number of days. The intensity was off the charts too. We saw stretches of weeks where the temperature wouldn't dip below 90 degrees at night. Sleeping was basically a fancy word for sweaty tossing and turning.
Tip: Patience makes reading smoother.
So, How Did We Survive? (Besides copious amounts of ice cream)
Austinites are a resourceful bunch. Here's a glimpse into our survival strategies:
- Hydration became an Olympic sport. We chugged water like it was going out of style (which, with this heat, it almost felt like it was).
- Our air conditioners got a workout that would make Arnold Schwarzenegger jealous. Electricity bills may have cried, but at least we weren't.
- Pool noodles became the new pool floats. Because who needs buoyancy when you just need a way to stay cool (and maybe whack an unsuspecting friend in the face for fun).
- Hibernation became a viable option. Okay, maybe not literally, but staying indoors with the AC blasting definitely felt tempting.
How to FAQs:
- How to survive an Austin summer? Hydrate, seek air conditioning, and invest in a good sweatband (or two).
- How to tell if it's an Austin summer or the gates of hell have opened? If you can fry an egg on the sidewalk, it's probably summer.
- How to convince your friends you vacationed somewhere tropical? Post heavily filtered pool pics and downplay the fact you never left your house.
- How to make friends with your mail carrier? Leave out a cooler full of cold drinks. They'll be your BFF in no time.
- How to avoid another summer like 2023? appease the weather gods with offerings of sunscreen and pool floats. It's a long shot, but hey, it can't hurt, right?
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