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I believe the all-time record high for NYC (Central Park) is 106F (41c). Oddly enough, this is higher than Atlanta's all-time record high of 105 F.
One of the odd features of American climate is that most of the Eastern U.S. east of the Great Plains has about the same all-time record highs (100-109) .
I believe the all-time record high for NYC (Central Park) is 106F (41c). Oddly enough, this is higher than Atlanta's all-time record high of 105 F.
Tasmania's record high is 4C higher than Darwin's. And Melbourne holds the Australian capital city record high for both CBD and suburban temps! Weird huh?
10 days during January-March this year over 100F (we probably average around 7 such days a year), won't see any more until mid-November at the earliest.
That could depend on local geography, as a town located on the east side of a mountain can get higher temps from descending air from west winds blowing over the mountains. If the town is on the west side of a hill / mountain, then it probably won't get as hot. Rome, Georgia is known for its summer temperature spikes, due to the nearby mountains just to its north and west. Sorta like a mini-Chinook effect...lol.
That could depend on local geography, as a town located on the east side of a mountain can get higher temps from descending air from west winds blowing over the mountains. If the town is on the west side of a hill / mountain, then it probably won't get as hot. Rome, Georgia is known for its summer temperature spikes, due to the nearby mountains just to its north and west. Sorta like a mini-Chinook effect...lol.
Hmm. Both Westfield and Amherst are in a valley, but Westfield is right on the western edge with hills rising nearby. The mountains to the west don't get that high 1500-2000 feet (a few spots go to 2500 ft but not many) but the temperature difference isn't huge so maybe that could explain as well as being a bit further south.
Westfield is a local "hot spot"; on hot summer days it often records the hottest temperature in New England. Tied with a Virginia station on April 17 for the hottest temperature in the country.
Hmm. Both Westfield and Amherst are in a valley, but Westfield is right on the western edge with hills rising nearby. The mountains to the west don't get that high 1500-2000 feet (a few spots go to 2500 ft but not many) but the temperature difference isn't huge so maybe that could explain as well as being a bit further south.
Westfield is a local "hot spot"; on hot summer days it often records the hottest temperature in New England. Tied with a Virginia station on April 17 for the hottest temperature in the country.
The part in bold is key - being right next to that hill would make a difference in the temps on days with a hot, west wind, just like Rome, GA. Oddly enough, I think this is what helped Syracuse get so warm in the heat spike of Jan 2008 - stiff, southerly winds were blowing across the central New York hills and quickly descended a 1000+ feet into the city itself - presto, a 70-degree day in the middle of a normally frigid, snowy January....lol.
Luckily it's never been that hot here. It got up to 33° C a few times during the last two infernal (hottest ever recorded) summers and I hope it never happens again. With 100% humidity and no air conditioning anywhere it's hell on earth.
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