On this day in 1936, Michigan had its hottest day ever

The hottest day recorded in Michigan’s history was on this day, 89 years ago.

The temperature of 112 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded in Mio, east of Grayling, on July 13, 1936.

In the 1930s, the Dust Bowl brought some of the hottest summers on record across the U.S., especially in the Plains, Upper Midwest and the Great Lakes States, according to the National Weather Service.

From July 8 to July 14 in 1936, Detroit experienced its deadliest heat wave and hit 100 degrees or more for seven straight days.

The average maximum temperature during the hottest week was 102.1 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.