What does Death Valley feel like?
What does Death Valley feel like? “It's very hot. I mean, especially when there's a breeze, you would think that maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face,” said Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Does Death Valley get cold?
Winter daytime temperatures are mild in the low elevations, with cool nights that only occasionally reach freezing. Higher elevations are cooler than the low valley. Temperatures drop 3 to 5°F (2 to 3°C) with every thousand vertical feet gained(approx. 300m).
Why is Death Valley hot at night?
As noted above, Death Valley's mountains are pretty high since the floor is so low (86 m below sea level, in fact). The steep mountains don't make things any easier, trapping hot air within the valley for long periods of time and preventing moisture from descending easily.
Has Death Valley killed anyone?
Southern California hiker, 71, dies after trek in blistering Death Valley heat. DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California outdoor enthusiast died Tuesday after collapsing following an hours-long hike in Death Valley National Park, the world's hottest place.