If you need any further evidence of just how dishonest Jeff Masters and NOAA are – check this out.
The average maximum temperature in Conception, Missouri during July, 1936 was 105 degrees. There was a twenty-seven day stretch when only one day which didn’t reach 100. Twelve days were over 110, with a maximum of 118 degrees on July 15.
By contrast, maximum temperatures during July 2012 have averaged only 96 degrees – with seven days over 100 degrees and no days over 105 degrees.
July 1936 was much hotter in Missouri.
Great work, Steve. Puts the whole matter into its proper prospective.