July is looking like a very hot month for the Northwest
Randy Mann.
JAKE PARRISH/Press
It’s been a torrid start to July across the western U.S. Many locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Idaho have reported high temperatures over the 100-degree mark last week. More than 50 cities broke records in early July. Some of the hottest places included Las Vegas with a high of 120 degrees July 7. Since July 3, highs in Las Vegas have been over 110 degrees. In Death Valley, Calif., scorching highs of over 120 degrees were felt since July 3. Their hottest afternoon in Death Valley was reported July 7 with an incredible 129-degree reading, which was only five degrees off from tying the all-time world record of 134 degrees.
It's also been blistering hot in Portland, Ore. On July 5 and 6, the high temperature was 99 degrees, but July 7, the mercury hit the 100-degree mark. In fact, it was 102 degrees in Portland on July 8 and 104 degrees July 9. High temperatures came close to 100 degrees in Seattle with a high of 98 degrees July 9.
More intense heat was reported at the Spokane International Airport. From July 8-10, highs were at or over 100 degrees, which were all record-breakers. On July 8, it was 100 degrees, with a 102-degree temperature July 9, climbing to 104 degrees Wednesday. The thermometer hit 99 degrees last Saturday.
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