In 2008, Phoenix experienced 33 days with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This was part of a trend of excessively hot summers in the region. The high number of days over 100 degrees contributed to the city's reputation for extreme heat.
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Killeen has had 45 days of temps over 100 degrees. The record is 55 days over 100 degrees in 1980
It depends on the time of year.If it is summer in Sydney then it is winter in Phoenix.Because Sydney is in the Southern hemisphere(south of the equator)and Phoenix is in the Northern hemisphere.Winters in Phoenix average around 65-70 degrees during the day.In Sydney at the same time when it is summer,the average temps are in the 90's and over 100 degrees on some days.But in the summer for Phoenix,daytime temperatures can be over 110 degrees most every day.In June of 1990,Phoenix set an all time high temperature of 122 degrees. So to compare the summers between Phoenix and Sydney,Phoenix wins out as the hotter of the two.
I once drove from New Jersey to Phoenix, and it took about 37 hours spread over 3½ days. Mapquest estimates 34.4 hours from Phoenix to Richmond.
The year with the most days over 100 degrees in Dallas, Texas was 2011, with a total of 71 days over 100 degrees. This was part of a particularly intense and prolonged heatwave that affected the region.
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The year with the most consecutive days over 100 degrees in El Paso, Texas was 1994, with a total of 32 consecutive days.
There have not been any days that were over 90 degrees during July this year. On average, there are about 17 days in July where the temperature is over 90 degrees in Philadelphia.
Data as of September 7, 2011:Number of Days of 100 degrees or higher in DFW in 2011: 66Consecutive Days of 100 degrees or higher in 2011: 40 (July 2 to August 10)Days over 100 Degrees in 1980: 69Consecutive Days Over 100 in 1980: 42
In Fort Smith, Arkansas, the number of days with temperatures over 100 degrees can vary each year. It is recommended to check the local weather records or climate data for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the number of days over 100 degrees in Fort Smith.
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The Phoenix Lander was the most recent mission to Mars. It landed May 25, 2008 and the mission was over by November 10, 2008.