Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the Democrats believe every day is April 15.
- Ronald Reagan
July 4th afternoon temperatures have been declining in the US since the 19th century. The hottest July 4th occurred in 1911, and the coolest occurred in 1915, back when James Hansen said the climate was stable.
On July 4th, 1911 there were 100 degree temperatures from California to Maine.
On July 4th, 1936 the heat wasn’t as widespread, but there was a large area of 110 degree temperatures in the Great Plains.
