Many Washington residents east of the Cascades have central air conditioning. Many others in Western Washington don't have the luxury of air conditioning.

Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in Washington

Is it just me, or are our summer months gradually getting hotter than I remember as a kid? Yet another record-breaking summer could happen this year.

The highest temperature recorded in Washington was in 2021. That year in late June, Hanford reached 120 degrees . The same heat wave was felt all around the state. Those who had central air conditioning were fortunate. Others had to find a pool, river, or lake to escape the heat.

Where does Washington rank with the American Heat Record?

Washington’s hottest temperature isn't near the national record. California has the hottest temperat

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