Richmond

• has reached 100 F....119 times in 109 years (1897 through 2005)
• last time reaching 100 F....July 27th last year (2005) hit 100  F.
• most 100-degree days in a given year....9 days (occurred in 1954).
• longest stretch of consecutive days reaching 100 F.....5...Aug 29-Sep 2, 1953
• earliest in season 100 F day on record.....May 28, 1941
• latest in season 100 F day on record......Sep 11, 1983
• hottest day on record....107 F....August 6, 1918
• most 90+ days in a given year....70 days in 1977.