Comments on: My Personal Experience of Record Breaking Extreme Heat in Death Valley

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:07:49 +0000

Ariane – yep, never figured out why I’m attracted to such heat. I made it to DV on two separate trips this year but wasn’t during the heat season. This would have been an interesting time to be there with the total absence of international visitors
(which makes up a large portion of the tourists in during the summer months).

By: Ariane Colenbrander

Ariane Colenbrander — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 04:16:02 +0000

It’s amazing to me that folks actually make the pilgrimage to Death Valley deep in the heart of summer. Makes me rethink complaining about the current heatwave (averaging 32C) we’re having in Vancouver, BC. I’ll be the first to admit that I’d rather be in 40C heat than -40C cold!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:40:02 +0000

Abdul – I will add you to our 48 hour Death Valley notice window that I send out when temps are forecast to be above 127 degrees. Also do NOT bring a good camera. It will be fried. That happened to me after my first extreme temperature trip – the camera was never the same again, washed out photos etc. And you won’t be able to use your phone outdoors either as it won’t turn on or will lock up. This type of heat will FRY electronics.

By: Abdul Rastagar

Abdul Rastagar — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 01:23:39 +0000

Dave,
I would have joined you had I been in Cali. At the time, I was spending 3 months in Kauai. I recall very well how badly I wanted to go.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 16 May 2017 23:53:28 +0000

And also visit our Death Valley Guide – the weather page in that guide is here: http://www.davestravelcorner.com/guides/deathvalley/death-valley-heat/

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 16 May 2017 19:37:37 +0000

Matthew – yes that is the thermometer that reads higher then in actuality. Per my point #1 as listed above – based on the the actual in shade temperature at that time, that day, the outdoor ‘touristy’ thermometer is probably 3-5 degrees to high. I don’t recall much wind that day.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 16 May 2017 17:42:09 +0000

Was the picture where it said 132 degrees the accurate shade temperature? Was that the thermometer that was a few degrees too high? Was there wind that day?

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:04:40 +0000

In reply to Vanessa (@Turnipseeds).

Vanessa – that is a good analogy, first time I’ve heard Death Valley heat compared to -40C Ottawa winter chill! I can see that tho – the results of the opposite ends of the temperature spectrum. Yes, I love the smells the heat brings both from the soil and the natural vegetation – even in areas where its not as hot as Death Valley.

By: Vanessa (@Turnipseeds)

Vanessa (@Turnipseeds) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:29:44 +0000

I visited Death Valley NP for two days at the end of July and I have to say I LOVED it. The heat reminded me of a dry sauna, especially with the smell of the salt cedar trees in the air. The hardest part was when there was a bit of a breeze – the air stung my face like it does when it’s -40C in the Ottawa winter. My cheeks and finger tips felt tingly and it was hard to breathe. Like a blizzard of opposites!

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:47:21 +0000

In reply to Eric White.

Hi Eric – good to hear from you. Last time I heard – you were on a road trip. Hope your still traveling. Yea this was one crazy ass trip – the “heat” season in Death Valley is over of course this year – but I am already looking forward to next summer!

By: Eric White

Eric White — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:18:12 +0000

Whoa! Now THAT is some intense heat man. A flaming water bottle, frying eggs on the ground and nighttime temps over 100 degrees? You’re crazy dude! Awesome story, though I would never want to be in your shoes haha.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 01:06:06 +0000

In reply to Ray.

Hi Ray – yea, it was something else! I can’t explain it but I love being a part of those super high temperatures. I keep returning in the summer time! After the end of June – the park hasn’t really seen too high of temps this summer – supposed to be around 120 for the next few days but nothing super hot until probably at least next year – as historically its getting late in the season for the park’s super high temps.

By: Ray

Ray — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:14:40 +0000

Wow, I’m amazed you could be down there in that heat! I was there in the spring and it was 95 degrees and I was melting. whew! I can’t imagine it at 130.

By: The Local Traveler

The Local Traveler — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:10:59 +0000

I had the same thing happen (consuming more water than I ever thought possible without having to make any washroom trips) when I was in vegas for the first time. That was hot enough for me and it wasn’t nearly as hot as what you went through.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:41:08 +0000

In reply to Justin Jones.

Justin – awesome! I’ll keep you posted when I plan my next trip there – its fairly early in the season for these high temperatures – I’ll be keeping a close eye on the Death Valley weather for the next 5-6 weeks to see if there is possibility of any other record temperatures – these record highs are usually once a summer, but we will see!