>>I've lived in Phoenix the last 20 yearsand it has NEVER been 119. In fact, days over 110 are quite uncommon.
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>>>119 is not uncommon at all that time of year. No matter what, it's gonna be well over 100 and probably over 110 EVERY day. When I go to conventions and such I like to spend a few extra days around the city and look around - maybe goto a nearby national or state park or something. This is just stupid though - you're not going to be able to do ANYTHING other that hide
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>From NWS:
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>http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/psr/general/history/index.php?page=100deg
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>Average annual number of days with maximum temperatures of 100 of higher: 89

But the real #s:
Highest Temperatures ever recorded in Phoenix

122 June 26, 1990

121 July 28, 1995

120 June 25, 1990

118 July 16, 1925, June 24, 1929, July 11, 1958, July 4, 1989, June 27, 1990 June 28, 1990, July 27, 1995


I did my 4-5 years in Phoenix back in the 80's.

HOT, how do you describe HOT?

1) Can't walk barefoot across the driveway to the mail.
2) Turning the key "ON" in your car burns your fingers.
3) Pool water isn't comfortable past mid June.
4) Can't grab the steering wheel of your car when you first get in it.
5) You only know that your sweating because your elbow joint, or your eyelids are somewhat cool because of evaporation.
6) Everyplace has a mister set up to cool you outdoors.