President Joe Biden met with the mayors of Phoenix and San Antonio virtually on Thursday as he announced a plan to help protect workers and cities from extreme heat. In Texas, San Antonio saw at least 15 straight days of at least 38 C. At least 13 deaths in Texas have been blamed on the extreme heat, which has blanketed the U.S. There were 425 heat-associated deaths in the United States last year. Another 69 deaths remain under investigation. In Arizona, Phoenix expected to see 28 days in a row of temperatures exceeding 43.3 C on Thursday, shattering the previous record of 18 straight days. Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located, reported recently that there were 18 heat-associated deaths between April 11 and July 15. In China, temperatures in the country's northwest Sanbao township soared to a high of 52.2 C last week, breaking the national record. While nighttime is typically cooler in the desert, Death Valley in California saw the hottest night ever recorded globally this month. Sweltering temperatures have affected considerable swathes of the planet. "This does not mean that we will permanently exceed the 1.5 C level specified in the Paris Agreement, which refers to long-term warming over many years," the C3S and WMO said in a joint statement. WMO predicts there is 66 per cent chance of temporarily exceeding 1.5 C above the 1850-1900 average for at least one of the next five years. Human-caused emissions "are ultimately the main driver of these rising temperatures," said Carlo Buontempo, director of the EU-funded C3S, which supplied the data for the analysis, along with the WMO. Duration 2:31 Climate scientists say July is poised to be the hottest month on record 'by a considerable margin.' The United Nations is warning an 'era of global boiling' has now replaced the era of global warming. Winter visitors should be prepared for any weather temperatures vary from below freezing to above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer visitors should be aware of heat safety, such as wearing clothing that protects from the sun and avoiding activity during midday. Sunscreen is a must and hikers should always carry plenty of water one gallon per person per day is recommended. No matter the time of year, a wide-brimmed hat, comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes or boots are necessary for anyone planning to explore outdoors. ![]() ![]() Be prepared for this kind of variation during your trip. Temps in the higher elevation Chisos Mountains average approximately 10 degrees cooler. ![]() Temperatures along the Rio Grande and low desert areas will be approximately 10 degrees hotter. Most weather forecasts highlight the temperature at Park Headquarters which lies at 3750 feet. The holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks) are typically busy, so reservations for accommodations are highly recommended. ![]() Winter visitors must prepare for a variety of conditions. The rainy season can be a delightful time to visit since afternoon and evening rains often cool the desert.įall quickly melds into winter which is pleasantly mild and usually sunny, although periods of cloudy weather and freezing cold do occur. The rainy season runs from May through September, with locally heavy thunderstorms and some flash flooding. Visitors should be familiar with heat safety. Summers are hot temperatures vary greatly between the desert floor, which is often above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Chisos Mountains, which are ten to twenty degrees cooler. Try to avoid mid-March (Spring Break) unless you have reservations for accommodations. Spring is typically warm and pleasant and is the parks busiest season.
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