We did a western trip in April, including Amargosa Valley, NV, near Death Valley. It was only 95 when we were there. Between the temps and the drought conditions, I see no reason to visit there ever between May and September.
Like every other car centric city in North America that keeps paving over the ground with black, impermeable asphalt that repels rain, absorbs the heat of the day and then radiates it at night.
Except it’s in the middle of the motherfarking desert.
Nothing is more peak Arizonan than having to listen to people from other states talk about how a 50 degree day with humidity or something silly is actually worse than a 120 degree day in the desert.
Never mind Yuma, Phoenix still being the hottest when heat index is accounted for
Used to live in Scottsdale. Can confirm.
To be fair, they did name it after a bird that bursts into flames
“iT’s A dRy HeAt!” Yeah, ok. You try standing in front of a preheated oven as you open it. That’s most every day.
I use this line often with Arizonans I meet and not one has contradicted me so far… It is a monument to man’s arrogance and Lennox AC sales people
Meanwhile here in Central texas it’s been roughly 105 for like three days straight š©
It might be more comfortable in a mechanized rhino.
I’m surprised there isn’t more focus on creating shade around here.
I’ve lived in AZ and in Central TX. I’ll take 110 dry heat over 90 degree 24/7 swamp ass any day.
Also, I was in Iraq and and Afghanistan. Them 130 degree days are no joke.
How come I have never seen this? “This city should not exist; it is a monument to man’s arrogance” lmao.
Truth. I went to the river this weekend and once you sit in the tube for like 5 minutes, you’re completely dry.
I can’t believe it’s as hot as it is as early as it is. It shouldn’t top 110 in June, this summer is gonna suck
We did a western trip in April, including Amargosa Valley, NV, near Death Valley. It was only 95 when we were there. Between the temps and the drought conditions, I see no reason to visit there ever between May and September.
Like every other car centric city in North America that keeps paving over the ground with black, impermeable asphalt that repels rain, absorbs the heat of the day and then radiates it at night.
Except it’s in the middle of the motherfarking desert.
Who could have imagined that a city named after a burning bird would be horribly hot?
First person to settle in Phoenix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqdDjNAyPdA&t=8s
I don’t understand, Bobby is from Texas, it’s routinely 111F in Texas. And the humidity is much higher making it feel even warmer.
Phoenix at 111F would feel cooler than Bobby is accustomed to.
111 heat index in Raleigh today.
I work construction in Phoenix, once your body adjusts to it and you stay hydrated it’s not all bad.
I know it’s a meme to say “it’s a dry heat” but it’s mostly true. A humid 80F is worse than a dry 110F.
Basically me 4 months out of the year in Vegas.
I remember Iād have to wear gloves when I drove home from class in AZ cuz my steering wheel would burn my hands
Hot is an everyday thing.
Once took a vacation to Phoenix in August. 0/10 do not recommend
WE KNOW!
I said this today when playing outside with my kids.
As someone who just moved to Arizona, I have never related more to a cartoon character before in my life.
Conversely, this is how I feel about Scandanavia
You know what is a monument of man’s arrogance? Growing alfalfa and almonds in the Arizona desert.
Only 111F? A cool summer day for us Aussies š
*To the flowers of time!*
Nothing is more peak Arizonan than having to listen to people from other states talk about how a 50 degree day with humidity or something silly is actually worse than a 120 degree day in the desert.
Never mind Yuma, Phoenix still being the hottest when heat index is accounted for