National Climate Assessment
“the warmest daily temperature of the year increased in some parts of the West over the past century (Figure 6.3), but there were decreases in almost all locations east of the Rocky Mountains. In fact, all eastern regions experienced a net decrease (Table 6.2), most notably the Midwest (about 2.2°F [1.2°C]) and the Southeast (roughly 1.5°F [0.8°C]). The decreases in the eastern half of Nation, particularly in the Great Plains, are mainly tied to the unprecedented summer heat of the 1930s Dust Bowl era”
Temperature Changes in the United States – Climate Science Special Report
National Report on Sustainable Forests — 2010
TimesMachine: October 9, 1938 – NYTimes.com
Twenty-four states set their temperature record during the 1930s.
Record Highest Temperatures by State
1934 and 1936 were unprecedented years for heat and drought in US. But the extreme weather wasn’t just in the US – it was global. Click on the 1934 LA Times below to see it full sized.
30 Dec 1934, Page 13 – The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com
During 1934, the world experienced unprecedented drought and heat.
22 Jun 1934, Page 3 – Hartford Courant at Newspapers.com
THE CAIRNS POST, SATURDAY,” FEBRUARY 3, 1934.
“WORLD HEATING UP.” ‘ICE DISSOLVING AT POLES.’’ ‘‘SEA WILL RISE 40 PEET.’’
The world is gradually becoming both warmer and drier. One day the great Polar icecaps may melt—raising the level of the oceans from 40 to 50 feet, and wiping half of England from the map.”
03 Feb 1934 – “WORLD HEATING UP.” – Trove
22 Jun 1934 – EARTH GROWING WARMER – Trove
04 Jun 1934 – WORLD DROUGHT – Trove
19 Jul 1934 – DROUGHT IN ENGLAND. – Trove
04 Jan 1934 – DROUGHT MAY HELP RESEARCH – Trove
03 Jan 1934 – GRIPPED BY DROUGHT – Trove
25 May 1934 – DROUGHT IN S.A. – Trove
31 May 1934 – CROP FAILURES IN RUSSIA – Trove
500,000 STARVING IN CHINA’S DROUGHT- The New York Times
07 Jun 1934 – LONDON’S WORST DROUGHT IN 180 YEARS – Trove
31 May 1934 – [?] WAVE. WHOLE WORLD AFFECTED. – Trove
07 Jun 1934 – ANTARCTIC HEAT WAVE. – Trove
The Southeast Missourian – Google News Archive Search
Gettysburg Times – Google News Archive Search
12 May 1934, 13 – The Guardian at Newspapers.com
19 Jan 1934, Page 10 – The Sydney Morning Herald at Newspapers.com
05 Jun 1934, Page 5 – The News-Chronicle at Newspapers.com
26 Sep 1934 – Toll of Typhoon 2,500 Dead – Trove
29 Sep 1934 – JAPANESE TYPHOON. – Trove
24 Sep 1934 – JAPANESE TYPHOON – Trove
July, 1936 was the hottest month on record in the US.
The Bulletin – Google News Archive Search
TimesMachine: July 7, 1936 – NYTimes.com
16 Jul 1936 – WORST DROUGHT IN HISTORY – Trove
11 Jul 1936, 1 – Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com
The hottest temperature ever recorded in New York City (106F) occurred on July 9, 1936.
21 Jul 1936 – DEATHS IN CANADA – Trove
Page 1 – Carroll Daily Herald at Newspapers.com
