As much as we hate to admit it, summer is fast-approaching in the Valley. Temperatures hit 100 degrees for the first time in 2020 on Sunday, and we’re definitely feeling the heat.
It’s official: triple digit temps are here.
Flickr/Conservation Law Foundation On Sunday, the valley hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time in 2020.
It happened around 2 p.m., when a thermometer at Phoenix Sky Harbor clocked in at 102 degrees.
Flickr/Kevin Dooley Yuma was even hotter – at 104!
Phoenix hits triple digits by May 2 on average, so this year set a new daily high (Yuma tied with a previous record).
Flickr/Anissa Wood It had been 220 days since our last 100+ degree day!
The earliest triple-digit temperature was recorded in 1988, when the valley hit 100 degrees on March 16.
Flickr/Sheila Sund
In contrast, the latest 100-degree day happened in 1913. Phoenix didn’t reach triple digits until June 18 that year.
Flickr/Gunther Hagleitner
Since the heat likely won’t be leaving us any time soon, the best we can do is work with it.
Flickr/h4ck Don’t forget to stay hydrated, especially if you’re planning on spending time outdoors!
If you do decide to brave the elements for a hike, consider heading out in the evening.
Flickr/Stacy Egan Just make sure to time it so you get back before dark, as being out in the desert at night can be dangerous.
What are your thoughts on triple digits coming earlier than usual this year? Is it starting to feel like summer to you? Let us know, and check out our previous article to get ideas for how to cool off once it really starts heating up: 10 Unforgettable Things You Must Add To Your Arizona Summer Bucket List.
Flickr/Conservation Law Foundation
On Sunday, the valley hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time in 2020.
Flickr/Kevin Dooley
Yuma was even hotter – at 104!
Flickr/Anissa Wood
It had been 220 days since our last 100+ degree day!
Flickr/Sheila Sund
Flickr/Gunther Hagleitner
Flickr/h4ck
Don’t forget to stay hydrated, especially if you’re planning on spending time outdoors!
Flickr/Stacy Egan
Just make sure to time it so you get back before dark, as being out in the desert at night can be dangerous.
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