Sticky, swelter forms prelude to July 1, the year’s midpoint.
Sunday could be regarded as one of the landmarks of the calendar. It was the eve of Half-Year Day, and in the District, the weather seemed to rise to the occasion, offering up great helpings of summertime heat and humidity.
That was hot for any day in the District. It was fourth-hottest here this month, which has seen readings of 99 and 100. It was eight degrees above the average high for June 30. It was only three below the record for the date, which is 100. Of course, it is not only the heat index that gauges the contribution of humidity to summertime discomfort. Another is the dew point. It indicates how heavily laden the air may be with water vapor.Those are uncommonly high and uncomfortable readings, suggestive of an atmosphere brimming with moisture.
But it is also significant that Sunday can justifiably by appeal to the figures, be described as the year’s midpoint.
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