Extreme heat days are on the rise across the US: Where Odessa, Texas stands Stacker Jun 21, 2023 Jun 21, 2023 Updated 23 hrs ago Comments Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Stacker visualized how the number of extreme heat days in Odessa, Texas during 2022 compares to previous decades using data from Climate Central. Extreme heat days are on the rise across the US: Where Odessa, Texas stands Updated 23 hrs ago As summer approaches and people prepare for outdoor sports, vacations, and other activities, hotter temperatures are settling in. While the season is typically welcomed for its sunshine and warmth, it's also becoming host to more extreme heat days.Across nearly 200 metros, the average number of extreme heat days in 2022 was 51, 23 more days than the 1970s average. The trend is a public health concern and a clear indication of climate change's impact on overall temperature trends.Senior populations are most vulnerable to extreme heat and comprise the majority of extreme-heat-related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of concrete and fewer trees in urban areas can also exacerbate extreme heat, often exposing low-income populations to higher temperatures during heat waves.Stacker compared how 2022 extreme heat days in Odessa, Texas compare to previous decades, using data from Climate Central. Also included is the minimum mortality temperature, which is the 90th percentile daily temperature between 1991-2020. Extreme heat days are calculated based on the number of days during which the temperature climbs above this number. Minimum mortality temperatures are not universal and are custom to individual cities based on typical climate factors. Cities where air conditioning is less commonly used will often have lower minimum mortality temperatures.Read on to see how 2022's extreme heat days in Odessa, Texas compare to previous years. Canva Odessa Updated 23 hrs ago - Extreme heat days 2022: 67 (53 more days than 1970s average)- Minimum mortality temperature: 84.5 F Stacker Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange. Tags Thestacker Odessa Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Trending Buy Now By Juan Betancourt Staff Writer juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com Paschall Bar, Andy’s close after dispute with workers By Christian McPhate Staff Writer cmcphate@dentonrc.com Denton County pet owner loses rare appeal in puppy abuse case Buy Now By Juan Betancourt Staff Writer juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com Motorcyclist dies from injuries after collision with SUV, Denton police report says Buy Now By Juan Betancourt Staff Writer juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com North Texas Fair and Rodeo anticipates biggest season yet, announces 2023 music headliners Gary Allan, Tracy Lawrence, La Mafia and more Buy Now By Juan Betancourt Staff Writer juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com Denton police: Two large dressers illegally dumped in an alleyway