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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Measure 97: Oregon's salvation or peril? ... Gap fire grows to 21,000 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations ... Rollover at exit 30 on I-5 kills driver, injures three small children ... Measure 97: Oregon's salvation or peril? ... Gap fire grows to 21,000 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations ... Rollover at exit 30 on I-5 kills driver, injures three small children ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Medford's hottest-ever temperature was 115 degrees Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 3, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Sep. 3, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News What was the all-time high temperature for Medford, and on what date did it occur? I understand it was recorded on the roof of the City Hall. Is that correct? — Fred, Trail That's a good question, especially with the multiple record-breaking hot days we had in Medford this August. According to the National Weather Service, the top 5 hottest temperatures recorded in Medford (in degrees Fahrenheit) are: 1. 115 — Jul. 20, 1946 2. 114 — Aug. 8, 1981 3. 111 — three-way tie on Jun. 22, 1992, Aug. 8, 1981, Aug. 7, 1981. 4. 110 — five-way tie on Sept. 2, 1988, Jul. 20, 1988, Aug. 10, 1981, Aug. 8, 1978, Jul. 16, 1911. 5. 109 — Aug. 19, 2016, was one of about 10 entries for this temperature, breaking the previous record for the day. In 2015 and 2016, Medford reached 109 degrees, but not 110. For reference, the coldest temperature recorded in Medford is -10 degrees, set on Dec. 13, 1919. Brett Lutz, a meteorologist at Medford’s National Weather Service, says Medford started recording temperatures in 1911. In answer to your question, from 1911 to 1926, they were recorded from the roof of city hall. After that, temperatures were recorded at the Medford airport. — Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 3, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501