What is the Hottest Day on Record in Indiana?

It's hot outside, there's no doubt about it. However, it's certainly not as bad as the hottest temperature ever recorded in Indiana.

Indiana is currently in the middle of a little heat wave right now. As of this writing, a good chunk of Indiana is under a heat advisory for the next few days. During this time, we will see temperatures in the mid and upper 90s, with daily heat index values of 100 to 107 degrees. Meteorologists and health officials have urged Hoosiers to stay indoors where it's cool and to drink plenty of water while a heat advisory remains in effect for dozens of Indiana counties. So obviously, the heat outside is miserable, but it's still not as bad as the hottest date on record for Indiana.

Hottest Date on Record for Indiana

Let's go back to the summer of 1936. It was another miserable summer for Hoosiers, as you didn't want to be caught walking outside. That was especially true on July 14th in Collegeville, south of Rensselaer, in Jasper County, Indiana. It was a whopping 116° F...and I don't think that includes the heat index. According to records maintained by the National Weather Service, it marked the hottest date on record for the Hoosier State. 

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Now that's pretty hot! That being said, I am surprised that it was recorded in northern Indiana. On average, the warmer places in the Hoosier State tend to be in the southern half. In case you were wondering, I found a video of the top ten warmest cities in Indiana. You can check it out below.

In the meantime, as we battle this miserable heat in Indiana, be safe, stay hydrated, and know how to protect yourself against the summer heat!