July 2012 was fourth hottest in the US, and was about 1.5 degrees cooler than 1936.
July 2009, was the fourth coldest in the US..
There has been no trend in measured July maximum temperatures since 1895.
During the 1930s, July maximum temperatures averaged 2.5 degrees hotter than during the past decade (2000-2009.)
Steven,
Cooked temps taste better than raw temps. If you’re going to use raw temps, at least Hansteurize them first.
If you don’t, your readers risk a serious case of reality check.