GREENSBORO, N.C. — Fall is now in full swing, according to meteorologists! September 1st marks a new season of cooler temperatures. Our latest forecast has been in good agreement as temperatures over the past couple of weeks have not escaped the 80s. August 27th was our last 90-degree-day. 90° was reported at PTI. Since then, we've stayed cool. The big question is: are the 90s gone for good or are they planning to make a comeback? According to weather forecast model trends, we could be saying 'goodbye' to the 90s for the rest of the year.
September 10th is the average last 90° day. However, if you've been a long-time resident of Greensboro, you're well aware that the last 90-degree-day doesn't always fall on that date. Last year, our last 90 was reached on August 30th. We hit a whopping 93°! But, every year is different. Just a few years back, in 2019, 90s continued all the way through October! The last 90-degree-day in 2019 was on October 4th. The year prior 90s stopped on October 5th. In reviewing data at PTI since 1903, the last 90-degree-day more often stops in August or September. So, if August 10th was our last day at 90, it wouldn't be too far out of the ordinary. In 2013, our last 90-degree-day was August 12th! Although the 90s may be over for the year, we did get a good batch of heat this year!
June 22nd was the hottest of the bunch with a high temperature of 96°! July brought us the most number of 90 days this year. 16 days were reported at or above 90, during the month. August comes in second with 10 days and is closely followed by July with 9 days of 90s. In May, we reached 90 twice. Last year, the heart of our 90s was felt throughout the months of July and August which is a much different spread than this year.