How’s the Weather Out There?
Weather affects everyone’s lives. Is it going to be hot today? Should I wear shorts and a t-shirt? Will it be cold enough to wear my long-johns? Where did I put that snow shovel? Do I need an umbrella? Will it be a beach day or will it be a nice day for a hike in the forest, or can I get in a couple of runs down the ski slope? Will I need to crank up the AC or boost the thermostat or fire up the wood stove?
These are all questions we ask ourselves at various times during the year. If you are a weather-geek like me you may wonder what kind of extreme weather conditions are happening around the globe. If you think it’s cold in Littleton, take a peek at the weather on Mount Washington or in Antarctica by clicking on the Extreme Weather link. Our little town is downright balmy compared to those locations.
And speaking of balmy, there are also extremely hot locations on this little blue dot we call Earth. Death Valley in California was long considered to be the hottest place on earth. In July of 1913, a record high temperature of 134°F was recorded at Furnace Creek.
However, in a study from 2003 to 2009 using satellite imagery, even hotter temperatures were observed. The Death Valley record had lived on for years until scientists recorded even hotter temperatures in Lut Desert in Iran. In 2005 a high temperature of 159.3°F was recorded in the desert. During five of the seven years in the study, Lut Desert recorded the hottest temperatures on earth. But there were also other locations that gained recognition as “hot spots”. In 2003 the temp reached 156.7°F in Queensland, Australia and in 2008, Flaming Mountain in China reached a maximum temperature of 152.2°F.
You can read more in depth information on this record-breaking study at NASA, Earth Observatory.
Weather you like it or not…..
this is what’s happening in Littleton!
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Why do some people develop a keen interest in weather? Weather is a natural phenomenon that affects everyone, and some people find it fascinating to study and understand the science behind it.
Some of us may have had personal experiences with extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or blizzards, which sparked an interest in weather and preparedness.
Others may have a love for the outdoors and like to spend time hiking, skiing, camping, or boating. Keeping an eye on the weather helps us all to be better prepared to enjoy outside activities.
Wherever your weather interests lie, you will find some useful information on the Littleton Weather and Extreme Weather pages.
