On this date in 1980, the temperature soared to 98 degrees, marking a record 21 straight days at or above 90 degrees. The 21-day streak was matched in 1988 but has not been surpassed to this day. The temperature reached at least 90 degrees 67 times in 1980, tied with 2010 for the most on record.
Here are other notables from this day:
- Average high: 88
- Average low: 71
- Record high: 100 (2016)
- Record low: 55 (1941)
- Record rainfall: 2.52 inches (1927)
