The hottest temperature ever recorded in Texas was 120 degrees, a record shared by Seymour and Monahans.
Texas's Record-Breaking Temperatures
Texas has experienced extreme heat, with its highest recorded temperature reaching 120 degrees. This notable temperature was first observed in a northern Texas town and later matched in a far western Texas community, solidifying both locations in the state's weather history for holding the record for the highest temperature reading.
Here's a breakdown of these record-setting events:
City | Temperature | Date | Region |
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Seymour | 120 degrees | August 12, 1936 | North Texas |
Monahans | 120 degrees | June 28, 1994 | Far West Texas |
This indicates that while the question asks for "the" hottest city, the distinction is shared by two separate locations that each reached the peak temperature on different occasions.