An infamous anniversary in Missouri weather history is approaching. It was the hottest day in the state’s history, and I’m wondering if this temperature record will ever be matched again.
of University of Missouri Climate Center I remember What Happened in Warsaw and Union, Missouri on July 14, 1954.On this day, both places recorded phenomenal high temperatures. 118 degrees.
How hot and dangerous is 118 degrees Fahrenheit?
Heatstroke is an almost immediate danger. Spending long hours outdoors in such heat puts your health at risk.
Will Missouri ever break this record for high temperatures?
The state is still experiencing severe drought conditions, but there are no signs that summer temperatures in 2023 will approach 118 degrees Celsius. Old Farmer’s Almanac Predictions Show Me State Can See Temperatures reach 110 degrees this summerHowever, this is still far short of the record set on July 14, 1954 in both Warsaw and Union, Missouri.
It’s entirely possible that no one in Missouri can survive temperatures above 118 degrees Celsius. This record has been held for about 70 years and does not appear to be in danger of being surpassed anytime soon.
Watch: The most extreme temperatures in each state’s history
Keep reading to find individual state records in alphabetical order.
