1881 - The temperature soared to 101 degrees at New York City, 102 degrees at Boston MA, and 104 degrees at Washington D.C.
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Day: Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Day: A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Day: A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sat's High Temperature
110 at Death Valley, CA and Stovepipe Wells, CA and 16 Miles Southwest Of Tecopa, CA
Sun's Low Temperature
28 at 2 Miles East Southeast Of Hazen, ND