Summer (June-August) 1936 Temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit. Record warmest and coldest is based on a 112 yr period of records, 1895-2006.

The 1936 North American heat wave was the most severe heat wave in the modern history of North America. It took place in the middle of the Great Depression and led to an enormous human and economic toll. The death toll exceeded 5,000 which made it the deadliest natural disaster of the 20th century in the United States. Agricultural losses were enormous as well as crops were destroyed by the high heat and lack of moisture. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Temperature difference in Europe from the average during the European heat wave of 2003 A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The Great Depression was a time of economic down turn, which started after the stock market crash on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999...

The year 1936 brought significant amounts of extreme weather. The winter was one of the coldest on record, and the summer was one of the hottest.

Events

Summer (June-August) 1936 Precipitation, in inches. Record wettest and driest is based on a 112 yr period of records, 1895-2006.

This significant heat wave started in late June, when temperatures across the US went up over 100°F (38°C). The Midwest was seeing some of their highest June temperatures on record. Drought conditions worsened due to lack of rain. In the Northeast, temperatures climbed in the mid 90s°F (around 35°C). The South and West started to heat up also, and also saw rainfall shortages. The heat wave began to extend into Canada as well. Moderate to extreme drought started to cover the entire continent. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Temperature difference in Europe from the average during the European heat wave of 2003 A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. ... June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with a length of 30 days. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... A drought is a period of time when there is not enough water to support agricultural, urban, human, or environmental water needs. ... Regional definitions vary The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. ... Historic Southern United States. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

July was the peak month, in which the heat reached all-time record levels - many of which still stand as of 2006. In Steele, North Dakota, temperatures reached 121°F (50°C), which remains North Dakota's hottest temperature on record. In Ohio, temperatures reached 110°F (43°C), which was close to tying a record high set in 1934. The states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Nebraska, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and New Jersey also saw their record highs broken. In addition, the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba both set still-standing record highs in the 110s°F (above 43°C). This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Steele is a city located in Kidder County, North Dakota. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) English Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Area  Ranked 17th  - Total 77,163 sq mi (199,905 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 380 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area Ranked 4th... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English and French, per mandate of the Constitution Act 1982 Government - Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard - Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 14 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 15, 1870 (5th...

August was the warmest month on record for five states. Many saw long stretches of 90°F (32°C) or warmer. Drought conditions worsened in some locations. Some states were only slightly above average. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

The heat wave and drought largely ended in September, though many states were still drier and warmer than average. Many farmers' summer harvests had been destroyed. Grounds and lawns remained parched. Annual temperatures went back to normal, when a cold fall happened. Look up September in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Effect on the environment

As many as 5,000 heat related deaths were reported.^{[citation needed]} Many people suffered from heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. Many elderly people died from this heat wave. Farmers across the continent saw their worst harvest on record, causing corn and wheat prices to rise quickly. Droughts and heat waves were common in the 1930s. The 1930s are remembered as the driest and warmest decade for the US (the Dust Bowl years). But help came in the 1940s with heavy rains. Hyperthermia is an acute condition resulting from excessive exposure to heat, it is also known as heat stroke or sunstroke. ... Hyperthermia is an acute condition resulting from excessive exposure to heat, it is also known as heat stroke or sunstroke. ... “Corn” redirects here. ... Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. compactum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 For the indie rock group see: Wheat (band). ... A drought is an extended period where water availability falls below the statistical requirements for a region. ... Temperature difference in Europe from the average during the European heat wave of 2003 A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. ... Face The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known in Europe as the World Depression. ... This article does not adequately cite its references. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

See also

• 2006 North American heat wave
• 1995 Chicago heat wave
• 1936 North American cold wave
• Heat Wave

The 2006 North American heat wave spread throughout most of the United States and Canada beginning on July 15, 2006, killing at least 225 people. ... The 1995 Chicago heat wave led to approximately 600 heat-related deaths over a period of five days. ... Winter 1936 (December 1935-February 1936) Temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit. ... Temperature difference in Europe from the average during the European heat wave of 2003 A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. ...

References

External links

• US National Climate Data Center
• List of Droughts and Heat Waves
• Detroit News - Detroit's killer heat wave of 1936
• NOAA Climate research center July 2006 records