There’s no getting around it: It’s hot, Raleigh.

This week's weather has been quite rainy, so we’re staying inside and looking back at some of the headlines on the hottest days we’ve had here in Raleigh.change for NL

The day the heat set records

Raleigh’s hottest day on record took place on Friday, July 5, 2024 when temperatures hit a record-breaking 106°.

That sure puts this weather in perspective, huh? The closest we’ve come to that temperature in the past few weeks was when temps got to 97° on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.

What the headlines said

So, what else was going on in Raleigh on the hottest day on record? Looking back, the city’s biggest news was the announcement of High Rail joining Seaboard Station and NC being ranked the No. 2 state for business by CNBC.

The News & Observer also covered the intense weather we were having at the time, saying, "Temperatures that extreme could bring significant increases in heat-related illnesses."

How to weather the weather today

OK, so we’re not breaking records (yet), but that doesn’t mean braving this weather is easy. Thankfully, we have 17 museums to explore indoors, water parks + beaches to keep you cool, and cool treats to indulge in.

Don’t forget to check in on our city’s inclement weather resources and take a peek at what the rest of the season has in store for us. Who knows, maybe this will be a record-breaking year after all.