Oklahoma City’s Record-Breaking August Heat | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma City endured one of the hottest and driest Augusts in decades, with average temps soaring to 88 degrees—7 degrees above normal—and 23 days hitting at least 100 degrees, nearly matching the all-time record. Only a fraction of an inch of rain fell, making it the third-driest August on record. The brutal heat wasn’t confined to August—it tied for the eighth-hottest summer ever, from June through August. Meteorologists are now watching closely to see if this extreme pattern is a fleeting anomaly or the start of something longer-lasting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1b24c00827240c4