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Fleet · 07-13-2005, 04:13 PM

I found this link on a Death Valley message board.

You can check the current temperature at Death Valley as well as the maximum and minimum and humidity...
http://www.aws.com/aws_2001/asp/obsF...THVL&obs=brief

Currently (as I'm typing this), it's 122.8 degrees over there, with the max. (so far) being 124.1. Humidity is 9.1%. It was drier yesterday (4% humidity).

*MIBabe03* · 07-13-2005, 04:16 PM

Jesus! I will never complain about our temps here again.

TripperFan · 07-13-2005, 04:34 PM

YIKES!! They don't call it Death Valley for nothing do they!

And I thought 104 here last week was bad.

Fleet · 07-13-2005, 04:43 PM

Yeah, me too. It's about 99 degrees here today, but that's a lot better than 124!
Here are some little known facts:

- The world's highest temperature, given as 136.4 degrees at Al 'Aziziyah (el-Aziziyah) was obtained by the National Geographic Society but is not officially recognized by the Libyan Ministry of Communications.
- The maximum temperatures in the sand dunes area in northern Death Valley and at Badwater (elevation -279.8 feet) averages 4 degrees higher than at Furnace Creek Ranch (ele. -178 feet) where the record temp. of 134.6 was recorded.
- According to one report, the thermometer used for the reading on that record high day burst a few minutes later when the temperature went even higher. (It measured only up to 135 degrees.)
- The maximum temp. on the day after the record high was 129.
- A few years ago, the *minimum* (low) temp was 101.
- The water temperature at Saratoga Springs, an area of shallow water in the Southern part of the valley, has ranged from 39 to 111 degrees.
- The average maximum July and August temperatures in Death Valley for the last 60 or so years has been 116.2 (July) and 114 (Aug.). This is 10% higher than the average maximums recorded in the Sahara Desert, including Al 'Alziziyah.

Fleet · 07-13-2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

YIKES!! They don't call it Death Valley for nothing do they!

And I thought 104 here last week was bad.

It's not much better at Needles (Calif.)... it's currently 119 there (the record high for that town is 125).

Living In a '70's Dream · 07-13-2005, 05:34 PM

I have been to Death Valley a few times, but of course NEVER in the summer time, when (I beleive the park is closed) and here is the reason why

HOT HOT HOT

Living In a '70's Dream · 07-13-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Living In a '70's Dream

I have been to Death Valley a few times, but of course NEVER in the summer time, when (I beleive the park is closed) and here is the reason why

HOT HOT HOT

From one of the warmest places to one of the coldest places on earth..

BRRRRRRRR...

Fleet · 07-13-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Living In a '70's Dream

I have been to Death Valley a few times, but of course NEVER in the summer time, when (I beleive the park is closed) and here is the reason why

HOT HOT HOT

I know it sounds strange, but about 10% of Death Valley's visitors go there in August! Many are Japanese who want to see what 120 degree weather feels like.
The major places like Furnace Creek Ranch and Scotty's Castle are open all year.
Like you said, I would not want to go in the summer. I would choose either November or March.

Good idea posting that link. I think I'd take even 124 degrees over -16!

Living In a '70's Dream · 07-13-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

I know it sounds strange, but about 10% of Death Valley's visitors go there in August! Many are Japanese who want to see what 120 degree weather feels like.
The major places like Furnace Creek Ranch and Scotty's Castle are open all year.
Like you said, I would not want to go in the summer. I would choose either November or March.

Good idea posting that link. I think I'd take even 124 degrees over -16!

I have been to Death Valley in late May..God, it was terrible...too hot for me

MsOrange · 07-13-2005, 06:30 PM

remind me to cross that off my Summer Vacation list

SBTB Geek · 07-13-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleet

It's not much better at Needles (Calif.)... it's currently 119 there (the record high for that town is 125).

I went there last year around this time.

Brent88 · 07-13-2005, 07:08 PM

and to think... it snowed at Death Valley this past winter.

*needs to dig up that picture*

Kay Scarpetta · 07-13-2005, 07:46 PM

I want to go there in the summer, just for a few minutes to see how hot it really is. Then I'll jump back on a plane to my central air-conditioned house.

Fleet · 07-13-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kay Scarpetta

I want to go there in the summer, just for a few minutes to see how hot it really is. Then I'll jump back on a plane to my central air-conditioned house.

Yeah, that's about all I would do. Just sample the temp for about 5 minutes and get out!
Today's final temperature there was 126 max./97 minimum.
I'm really curious to see what happens there tomorrow. The people on the Death Valley board are hoping it gets to 130!

Fleet · 07-13-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

and to think... it snowed at Death Valley this past winter.

*needs to dig up that picture*

Do you know if the snow reached the valley floor? Remember, much of the area is below sea level.

07-13-2005, 04:13 PM	#1
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07-13-2005, 04:16 PM	#2
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07-13-2005, 04:34 PM	#3
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07-13-2005, 07:46 PM	#13
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07-13-2005, 04:43 PM	#4
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Yeah, me too. It's about 99 degrees here today, but that's a lot better than 124! Here are some little known facts: - The world's highest temperature, given as 136.4 degrees at Al 'Aziziyah (el-Aziziyah) was obtained by the National Geographic Society but is not officially recognized by the Libyan Ministry of Communications. - The maximum temperatures in the sand dunes area in northern Death Valley and at Badwater (elevation -279.8 feet) averages 4 degrees higher than at Furnace Creek Ranch (ele. -178 feet) where the record temp. of 134.6 was recorded. - According to one report, the thermometer used for the reading on that record high day burst a few minutes later when the temperature went even higher. (It measured only up to 135 degrees.) - The maximum temp. on the day after the record high was 129. - A few years ago, the minimum (low) temp was 101. - The water temperature at Saratoga Springs, an area of shallow water in the Southern part of the valley, has ranged from 39 to 111 degrees. - The average maximum July and August temperatures in Death Valley for the last 60 or so years has been 116.2 (July) and 114 (Aug.). This is 10% higher than the average maximums recorded in the Sahara Desert, including Al 'Alziziyah.

07-13-2005, 05:34 PM	#6
Living In a '70's Dream Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 3,427	I have been to Death Valley a few times, but of course NEVER in the summer time, when (I beleive the park is closed) and here is the reason why HOT HOT HOT

07-13-2005, 06:30 PM	#10
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