[BenLurkin]

118 is not exceptional for Palm Springs.

[Texas Fossil]

Not uncommon for Barstow, CA.

I spent 2 weeks there during Summer Camp exercises in Army Reserves. It was 116 daily.

But much later in life, I saw 116 degrees here in Texas where I grew up. It is much less common here.

[Fiji Hill]

118 is not exceptional for Palm Springs.

Palm Canyon Drive and Ramon Road in Palm Springs--hottest intersection in the world.