Here are some observed maximum temperatures for July 17, 2011.
Location
°F
Baraga 7NW
99
Ontonagon 6SE
97
Iron Mountain
96
Amasa 1W
96
Kenton
96
Pelkie
96
Randville
96
Gwinn
95
La Branche
95
Munising
95
Norway
95
Sawyer Airport
95
NWS Marquette
94
Marquette West
94
Twin Lakes
93
Bark River
93
Doe Lake
92
Stambaugh 2SSE
92
Mohawk
92
Munising East
92
Jacobsville
92
Wakefield
92
Watersmeet
92
Houghton
91
Munising
91
Ironwood
91
Ahmeek
91
Menominee
91
Stonington
91
Watton
91
High Bridge
89
Rudyard
88
Rapid River
88
Windigo
88
Big Bay
87
Newberry
87
Ojibway
87
Gay 4SW
86
Garden Corners
86
Newberry
86
Raco
86
At 94°F, this was the warmest day at the NWS office in Negaunee Township since July 31, 2006, when the temperature topped out at 96°F. While the temperature was high, the humidity made it feel even warmer. Most places around the Upper Peninsula saw heat index readings between 100 and 110°F, with a few reaching slightly above 110°F!