Video Vault: The historic day when Phoenix reached 122 degrees!
On June 26, 1990, Phoenix experienced the hottest day on record with temperatures reaching 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Services’ Phoenix office had already recorded a record-breaking temperature earlier that day during Royal Norman’s visit. However, to everyone’s surprise, the mercury continued to rise throughout the day, resulting in a scorching hot day for Phoenix residents.
On June 26, 1990, Phoenix experienced the hottest day on record with temperatures reaching 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Services’ Phoenix office had already recorded a record-breaking temperature earlier that day during Royal Norman’s visit. However, to everyone’s surprise, the mercury continued to rise throughout the day, resulting in a scorching hot day for Phoenix residents.
