Denver breaks 146-year heat record as temperature soars to 38.3 °C (101 °F), Colorado

Denver broke the 146-year-old record for the hottest July 14 after hitting 38.3 °C (101 °F) at 12:56 local time (LT) on July 14, 2024. Just two days before that, it had also broken the record for the highest recorded temperature for July 12.

Denver International Airport hit 38.3 °C (101 °F) at 12:56 local time on July 14, 2024, breaking the previous heat record of 37.8 °C (100 °F) for July 14 set in 1878.

Before this, Denver broke the heat record for July 12 when the mercury struck 38.9 °C (102 °F). The previous record for the highest temperature on July 12 was set in 1971 when the temperature hit 38.3 °C (101 °F).

Before that, Denver had hit 37.8 °C (100 °F) on June 25, making this the third time Denver has hit the 37.8 °C (100 °F) mark this year.

Keeping in mind the soaring high temperatures, the NWS advised citizens to follow proper heat safety measures to avoid heat-related illnesses.

The NWS predicts the temperatures to fall and provide some relief on July 16 and 17.

References:

¹ List of 100 Degree Days and Streaks at Denver (1872-Present)- NWS – Accessed July 15, 2024

² Denver breaks 146-year-old heat record – FOX 31 – July 14, 2024

³ Hazardous Weather Outlook – NWS – July 15, 2024

Rishav Kothari

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