Why is Arizona so Hot! - Page 2

DonMorse · #21 (**permalink**) 07-01-2010, 11:33 AM

on that fathfull day when temp got up to 123 I was out at Luke walking between Hangers and it felt like the shirt was going to burn right off my back , Ill never foget it.

twobjshelbys · #22 (**permalink**) 07-01-2010, 11:45 AM

Imagine being in that environment every day with full gear. I admire our troops.

mikiec · #23 (**permalink**) 07-01-2010, 12:48 PM

So do I.

Mike

wideglidejoe · #24 (**permalink**) 07-01-2010, 12:53 PM

Amen to our troops!!

I was in Phoenix on business in late 80's/early 90's (can't remember what year?!?) when they were setting those record temps. I walked out of downtown hotel one day @ 0900 hrs, it was already 110 F, I think it got to 119 that day. Bad enough in the shade, but step out into the sun!!! And I'm used to Okla 100-102 F and high humidity.

I like Flagstaff temp/elevation better!! Which is where I'll be sometime in next two weeks; taking a two week vacation to NW NM, southern UT, northern AZ.

Y-NOT · #25 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 04:13 PM

If you are too hot move up to the high country like we do for the summer. Our highs are usually the Phoenix lows. 85 deg at 3:00 PM. today.
Bill

Positraktion · #26 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 05:25 PM

In Goodyear today the temperature according to the car thermometer was jumping between 116° and 117°F (for any Canadians reading this..that's 46.6°C).
People say it is a dry heat....but don't we cook turkeys in a dry heat oven !!!!
IT IS POOL AND BEER TIME !!!!....Have a GREAT long weekend...Happy 4th....Posi.....