It's been unseasonably chilly the past few weeks. I am grateful for the extended coolness.
The average high temperature for July 9th over the last 30 years is 28 degrees (82F) with a low of 21 degrees (72F). This year's going to drag the average down; JWA's forecast a high of 24 and a low of 20 (75/66F).
No doubt the mercury will creep up as July heads towards hot, sticky August. I hope that in the middle of the wilting season next month, I can look back and remember this cool morning when my feet felt chilly and I could see the steam rising off my coffee.
It's strange that the same thing has happened in the southern U.S. Record mild temperatures for the season.