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Hot Weather in PhoenixDesert Heat NewsletterCan You Fry An Egg on the SidewalkIs It Hot Enough in Arizona to Fry an Egg?There are lots of jokes and sayings about the heat in Phoenix. "It's a Dry Heat" is one that you'll hear fairly often. Honestly, when it's 115°F outside, knowing that it's a dry heat is not all that comforting!
Another common saying is "It's so hot in Phoenix that you can fry an egg on the sidewalk." I always wondered about this one--is it really true? On a hot day in May, I set out to find the answer.
Is It Hot Enough in Phoenix to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk?
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