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Mexicali has a new heat record, August 14, 2020

Maderita - 8-15-2020 at 09:28 PM

50.2°C= 122.36°F

From "Mexicali en la Mira", Facebook page. Google translation:

The highest temperature in Mexicali since 1981 is registered with 50.2 ° C.

The National Water Commission (CONAGUA) in Baja California, reported that the temperature reached in Mexicali, this August 14 of the current year, was 50.2 degrees Celsius, being the highest so far this summer.

According to the records of the Baja California Peninsula Basin Agency (OCPBC) dating from 1948, this temperature breaks the record for the maximum temperature in that municipality, which was 49.4 degrees Celsius, one August but 1981.

However, it is worth mentioning that in general, the highest temperature was 52 degrees on July 28, 1995. Other data indicate that during 2015 and 2019, temperatures of 49 degrees Celsius also occurred in the months of August.

The director general of the OCPBC, Rafael Sanz Ramos, added that according to the forecast of the National Meteorological System (SMN), an agency dependent on CONAGUA, there are no favorable signs, in the sense that weather conditions are coming that reduce extreme heat, for which exhorts the population to heed the indications of the Civil Protection authorities, mainly in Mexicali and its valley.

"Let's remember that the summer season is from July to September, so it is important to stay informed and take the proper precautions," said the federal official.


Se registra la temperatura más alta en Mexicali desde 1981 con 50.2 °C.

La Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) en Baja California, informó que la temperatura alcanzada en Mexicali, este 14 de agosto del año en curso, fue de 50.2 grados Celsius, siendo la más alta en lo que va del verano.

De acuerdo con los registros del Organismo de Cuenca Península de Baja California (OCPBC) que datan desde 1948, con esta temperatura se rompe el récord de temperatura máxima en dicho municipio, que fue de 49.4 grados Celsius, un mes de agosto pero de 1981.

Sin embargo, cabe mencionar que en general, la temperatura más alta ha sido de 52 grados el 28 de julio de 1995. Otros datos indican que durante el 2015 y el 2019, también se presentaron temperaturas de 49 grados Celsius en los meses de agosto.

El director general del OCPBC, Rafael Sanz Ramos, agregó que de acuerdo al pronóstico del Sistema Meteorológico Nacional (SMN), organismo dependiente de la CONAGUA, no hay indicios favorables, en el sentido de que vengan condiciones climatológicas que aminoren el calor extremo, por lo que se exhorta a la población a atender las indicaciones de las autoridades de Protección Civil, principalmente en Mexicali y su valle.

“Recordemos que la temporada de verano es de julio a septiembre, por lo que es importante mantenernos informados y tomar las debidas precauciones”, consideró el funcionario federal.

BajaBlanca - 8-17-2020 at 03:39 AM

That is so blistering hot.

David K - 8-17-2020 at 08:33 AM

Death Valley was 130°, just 4 shy of a record high.

bajatrailrider - 8-17-2020 at 12:41 PM

One place to never go in summer time.

mtgoat666 - 8-17-2020 at 12:48 PM

In the midst of a historic heat wave in the West, the mercury in Death Valley, Calif., surged to a searing 130 degrees on Sunday afternoon, possibly setting a world record for the highest temperature ever observed during the month of August.

If the temperature is valid, it would also rank among the top-three highest temperatures ever measured on the planet at any time and may, in fact, be the highest.

Human race’s addiction to oil...

ehall - 8-18-2020 at 10:35 PM

We were barely 120 deg in Az.

David K - 8-19-2020 at 08:15 AM

107° in Escondido, yesterday... a record, I think?

AKgringo - 8-19-2020 at 08:35 AM

It has been 100f, plus or minus a couple of degrees here in Grass Valley for a while now. Not too bad if you can hide from the heat, but the crews fighting the "Jones fire" in steep terrain just a couple of miles north of me must be suffering!

My house is 1/4 south of the mandatory evacuation line! Fortunately, the local airport is a base for the air tankers that seem to be helping win this battle.

Skully - 8-19-2020 at 08:42 AM


I wish you all the luck AKgringo!

I've been seeing lots of houses burned out on the news this morning.
Make sure that you've got your weeds, grass, and plants cut short in case those embers head your direction.

travisch - 8-19-2020 at 11:29 AM

WOW - thats hot. I'm complaining when its in the 90's F. Coming home last weekend passing through Walden Colorado it was 31 degrees F. at 7:00 am when I stopped for a stretch.