What are the six hottest days in South Jersey history?

In an area where the average high temperature during the middle of summer sits in the upper-80s, it is the 100 degree mark that symbolizes a brutally hot day in South Jersey.

On 25 occasions between 1873 to 2019, triple digit heat make its mark at Atlantic City International Airport.

There are six days that stand out from the rest of the pack. Here are the six hottest days in South Jersey history, in ascending order. 

Note that numbers are taken from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for either Atlantic City Marina or Atlantic City International Airport.