What summer weather was like the year you were born

May 1, 2023

Martha Sandoval and Caroline Delbert, Stacker

To illustrate what summer weather was like in the U.S. from 1920 to 2022, Stacker consulted data from the NOAA.

What summer weather was like the year you were born

Lambert // Getty Images
For most Americans, memories of childhood summers conjure images of pool parties, beach outings, long days, and warm starry nights. Even though you can't remember your first summer, based on scientific data, it is safe to say it was most likely one of the coolest of your life, regardless of when you were born.

For millions of people—especially in the western third of the country—the excitement that builds up in spring, while looking forward to vacation months, has turned into apprehensiveness and forethoughts. The imagery of fun outdoor activities has been replaced by recollections of wildfires, dense smoke, arid land, heat waves, and drought.

From West Texas to the Pacific Coast, summer average temperatures have progressively risen anywhere from 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit in the last five decades, propelling mid-2021 and 2022 to the top spots of the heat charts.

The rest of the country is experiencing a similar trend, though not as sharp. Average summer temperatures in America's Heartland and the South have increased 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit, while the eastern states—from the Carolinas to Maine—have seen their thermometers go up 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit on average since 1971.

To illustrate what summer weather was like in the U.S. from 1920 to 2022, Stacker consulted data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Summer is defined as the months of June, July, and August. Each metric is ranked relative to the entire timespan, while average comparisons look just at the historical average from 1901 and 2000.

What was the weather like for your very first summer? Take a look, and you may remember more than you think—or learn something new about summers before your time.

You may also like: Windiest states in America

Lambert // Getty Images
For most Americans, memories of childhood summers conjure images of pool parties, beach outings, long days, and warm starry nights. Even though you can't remember your first summer, based on scientific data, it is safe to say it was most likely one of the coolest of your life, regardless of when you were born.

For millions of people—especially in the western third of the country—the excitement that builds up in spring, while looking forward to vacation months, has turned into apprehensiveness and forethoughts. The imagery of fun outdoor activities has been replaced by recollections of wildfires, dense smoke, arid land, heat waves, and drought.

From West Texas to the Pacific Coast, summer average temperatures have progressively risen anywhere from 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit in the last five decades, propelling mid-2021 and 2022 to the top spots of the heat charts.

The rest of the country is experiencing a similar trend, though not as sharp. Average summer temperatures in America's Heartland and the South have increased 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit, while the eastern states—from the Carolinas to Maine—have seen their thermometers go up 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit on average since 1971.

To illustrate what summer weather was like in the U.S. from 1920 to 2022, Stacker consulted data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Summer is defined as the months of June, July, and August. Each metric is ranked relative to the entire timespan, while average comparisons look just at the historical average from 1901 and 2000.

What was the weather like for your very first summer? Take a look, and you may remember more than you think—or learn something new about summers before your time.

You may also like: Windiest states in America

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Leemage/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.2 F (#99 warmest year; 1.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.1 F (#95 warmest year; 1.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#98 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.0 inches (#19 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Leemage/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.2 F (#99 warmest year; 1.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.1 F (#95 warmest year; 1.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#98 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.0 inches (#19 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Bristol Archives/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.4 F (#28 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#34 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#24 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#54 highest; 0.0 inches above 100-year average)

Bristol Archives/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.4 F (#28 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#34 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#24 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#54 highest; 0.0 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#52 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.8 inches (#80 highest; 0.5 inches below 100-year average)

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#52 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.8 inches (#80 highest; 0.5 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

De Agostino Picture/Library // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.0 F (#83 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.6 F (#86 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#71 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#22 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

De Agostino Picture/Library // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.0 F (#83 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.6 F (#86 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#71 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#22 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

The Montefraulo Collection/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.9 F (#86 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#68 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#100 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.4 inches (#92 highest; 1.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Why does lightning strike? And answers to 50 other weather questions

The Montefraulo Collection/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.9 F (#86 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#68 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#100 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.4 inches (#92 highest; 1.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Why does lightning strike? And answers to 50 other weather questions

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Science & Society Picture Library // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#56 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#42 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#63 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#84 highest; 0.7 inches below 100-year average)

Science & Society Picture Library // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#56 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#42 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#63 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#84 highest; 0.7 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#68 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#84 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#44 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#68 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#84 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#44 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Keystone France/Gamma Keystone // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 69.8 F (#101 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.5 F (#102 warmest year; 1.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.0 F (#102 warmest year; 1.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#36 highest; 0.4 inches above 100-year average)

Keystone France/Gamma Keystone // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 69.8 F (#101 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.5 F (#102 warmest year; 1.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.0 F (#102 warmest year; 1.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#36 highest; 0.4 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Keystone France/Gamma Keystone // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#96 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.0 F (#96 warmest year; 1.4 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#91 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 10.5 inches (#1 highest; 2.2 inches above 100-year average)

Keystone France/Gamma Keystone // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#96 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.0 F (#96 warmest year; 1.4 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#91 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 10.5 inches (#1 highest; 2.2 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Underwood Archives // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#73 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.7 F (#52 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#92 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.0 inches (#98 highest; 1.3 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 20 of the best extreme-weather movies

Underwood Archives // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#73 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.7 F (#52 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#92 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.0 inches (#98 highest; 1.3 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 20 of the best extreme-weather movies

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Marka/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#37 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.9 F (#17 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#74 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.1 inches (#103 highest; 2.2 inches below 100-year average)

Marka/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#37 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.9 F (#17 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#74 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.1 inches (#103 highest; 2.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.8 F (#16 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.3 F (#11 warmest year; 1.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#85 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.8 F (#16 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.3 F (#11 warmest year; 1.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#85 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

George Rinhart/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#45 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#40 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#50 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#49 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

George Rinhart/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#45 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#40 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#50 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#49 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Bettman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.9 F (#15 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.6 F (#8 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#36 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.1 inches (#96 highest; 1.2 inches below 100-year average)

Bettman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.9 F (#15 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.6 F (#8 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#36 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.1 inches (#96 highest; 1.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#7 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 87.3 F (#2 warmest year; 2.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.7 F (#21 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.9 inches (#99 highest; 1.4 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 100 cities where summer is starting earlier

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#7 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 87.3 F (#2 warmest year; 2.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.7 F (#21 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.9 inches (#99 highest; 1.4 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 100 cities where summer is starting earlier

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Minnesota Historical Society/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#48 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#44 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.9 F (#47 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#56 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

Minnesota Historical Society/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#48 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#44 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.9 F (#47 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#56 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Central Press/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 74.0 F (#1 warmest year; 2.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 87.9 F (#1 warmest year; 3.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.1 F (#14 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.4 inches (#102 highest; 1.9 inches below 100-year average)

Central Press/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 74.0 F (#1 warmest year; 2.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 87.9 F (#1 warmest year; 3.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.1 F (#14 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.4 inches (#102 highest; 1.9 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Weegee(Arthur Fellig)/International Center of Photography // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#20 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#22 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#58 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

Weegee(Arthur Fellig)/International Center of Photography // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#20 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#22 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#58 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.0 F (#45 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#48 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.0 F (#45 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#48 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Fred Morley/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#36 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#21 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#55 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#51 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: Fastest-warming states since 1970

Fred Morley/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#36 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#21 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#55 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#51 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: Fastest-warming states since 1970

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#46 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#30 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#60 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#50 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#46 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#30 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#60 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#50 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#70 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.8 F (#82 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#54 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.7 inches (#3 highest; 1.4 inches above 100-year average)

Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#70 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.8 F (#82 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#54 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.7 inches (#3 highest; 1.4 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Universal History Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#74 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.1 F (#79 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.1 inches (#16 highest; 0.8 inches above 100-year average)

Universal History Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#74 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.1 F (#79 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.1 inches (#16 highest; 0.8 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#34 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#31 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#42 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.0 inches (#78 highest; 0.4 inches below 100-year average)

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#34 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#31 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#42 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.0 inches (#78 highest; 0.4 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Bettman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#79 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#89 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#58 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 35 things you need in your emergency kit

Bettman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#79 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#89 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#58 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 35 things you need in your emergency kit

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Science & Society Picture Library // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.3 F (#98 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.2 F (#93 warmest year; 1.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.4 F (#97 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.1 inches (#18 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Science & Society Picture Library // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.3 F (#98 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.2 F (#93 warmest year; 1.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.4 F (#97 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.1 inches (#18 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#78 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.3 F (#71 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.9 F (#87 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.0 inches (#77 highest; 0.3 inches below 100-year average)

Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#78 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.3 F (#71 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.9 F (#87 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.0 inches (#77 highest; 0.3 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Lambert // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#76 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.2 F (#75 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#78 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#63 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Lambert // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#76 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.2 F (#75 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#78 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#63 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Rae Russell // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.4 F (#67 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.5 F (#63 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#75 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#46 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

Rae Russell // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.4 F (#67 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.5 F (#63 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#75 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#46 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Bettman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#51 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#47 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#53 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: States with the worst droughts

Bettman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#51 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#47 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#53 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: States with the worst droughts

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 69.7 F (#102 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.8 F (#98 warmest year; 1.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 56.7 F (#103 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.2 inches (#14 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Kirn Vintage Stock/Corbis via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 69.7 F (#102 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.8 F (#98 warmest year; 1.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 56.7 F (#103 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.2 inches (#14 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Found Images Holding Inc. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#87 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.7 F (#84 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#90 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#24 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

Found Images Holding Inc. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#87 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.7 F (#84 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.8 F (#90 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#24 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Cincinnati Museum Center // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.6 F (#23 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.0 F (#15 warmest year; 1.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#40 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.2 inches (#94 highest; 1.1 inches below 100-year average)

Cincinnati Museum Center // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.6 F (#23 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.0 F (#15 warmest year; 1.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#40 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.2 inches (#94 highest; 1.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Steven Gottlieb/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#24 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#50 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.5 inches (#89 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Steven Gottlieb/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#24 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#50 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.5 inches (#89 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Debrocke Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#33 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#23 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#49 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.0 inches (#97 highest; 1.3 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Major cities with the biggest projected water shortages by 2040

Debrocke Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#33 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#23 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#49 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.0 inches (#97 highest; 1.3 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Major cities with the biggest projected water shortages by 2040

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

American Stock Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.6 F (#61 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#54 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#62 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#71 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

American Stock Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.6 F (#61 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#54 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#62 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#71 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.7 F (#59 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#37 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#75 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.2 inches (#95 highest; 1.1 inches below 100-year average)

ullstein bild Dtl. // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.7 F (#59 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#37 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#75 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.2 inches (#95 highest; 1.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Everett Collection // Shutterstock
- Average summer temperature: 71.5 F (#63 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.5 F (#64 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#72 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Everett Collection // Shutterstock
- Average summer temperature: 71.5 F (#63 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.5 F (#64 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#72 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

RGallianos // Shutterstock
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#70 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.1 F (#77 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#66 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.5 inches (#7 highest; 1.1 inches above 100-year average)

RGallianos // Shutterstock
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#70 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.1 F (#77 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#66 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.5 inches (#7 highest; 1.1 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#31 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#39 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#55 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Most humid cities in America

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#31 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#39 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#55 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Most humid cities in America

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.7 F (#57 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#41 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#66 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.7 F (#57 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#41 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#66 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Lambert // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#53 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#45 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#38 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Lambert // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#53 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#45 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#38 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#88 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.9 F (#81 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.5 F (#96 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#69 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#88 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.9 F (#81 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.5 F (#96 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#69 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.4 F (#65 warmest year; 0.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#67 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#67 warmest year; 0.0 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.0 inches (#78 highest; 0.4 inches below 100-year average)

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.4 F (#65 warmest year; 0.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#67 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#67 warmest year; 0.0 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.0 inches (#78 highest; 0.4 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Pictorial Parade // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#77 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.1 F (#78 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#80 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#57 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: How climate change impacts extreme weather across America

Pictorial Parade // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#77 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.1 F (#78 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#80 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#57 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: How climate change impacts extreme weather across America

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Aladdin Color Inc/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.2 F (#100 warmest year; 1.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.8 F (#99 warmest year; 1.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.6 F (#95 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Aladdin Color Inc/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.2 F (#100 warmest year; 1.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.8 F (#99 warmest year; 1.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.6 F (#95 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Lambert // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#69 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#65 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#79 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.8 inches (#82 highest; 0.6 inches below 100-year average)

Lambert // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#69 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#65 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#79 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.8 inches (#82 highest; 0.6 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Robert Abbott Sengstacke // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#94 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.1 F (#94 warmest year; 1.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.7 F (#93 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.0 inches (#21 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Robert Abbott Sengstacke // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#94 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.1 F (#94 warmest year; 1.3 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.7 F (#93 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.0 inches (#21 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#90 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.3 F (#92 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#82 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#90 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.3 F (#92 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#82 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Ralph Ackerman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.4 F (#66 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.3 F (#73 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#65 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#35 highest; 0.4 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: 25 terms you should know to understand the climate change conversation

Ralph Ackerman // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.4 F (#66 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.3 F (#73 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#65 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#35 highest; 0.4 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: 25 terms you should know to understand the climate change conversation

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#40 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#32 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#48 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#87 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#40 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#32 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.8 F (#48 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#87 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#72 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.3 F (#71 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#77 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#58 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.3 F (#72 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.3 F (#71 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.2 F (#77 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#58 highest; 0.0 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Ira Gay Sealy/Denver Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#89 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.5 F (#88 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.9 F (#88 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#37 highest; 0.4 inches above 100-year average)

Ira Gay Sealy/Denver Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.7 F (#89 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.5 F (#88 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.9 F (#88 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#37 highest; 0.4 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.6 F (#62 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#61 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#75 highest; 0.3 inches below 100-year average)

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.6 F (#62 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.6 F (#61 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#75 highest; 0.3 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Mirrorpix // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.0 F (#84 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.2 F (#74 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.7 F (#94 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#63 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 15 wild weather phenomena

Mirrorpix // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.0 F (#84 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.2 F (#74 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.7 F (#94 warmest year; 0.7 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#63 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: 15 wild weather phenomena

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.9 F (#85 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.4 F (#90 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#73 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.1 inches (#17 highest; 0.8 inches above 100-year average)

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.9 F (#85 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.4 F (#90 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#73 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.1 inches (#17 highest; 0.8 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.5 F (#93 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.6 F (#85 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#99 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.5 inches (#88 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Classic Stock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.5 F (#93 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.6 F (#85 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#99 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.5 inches (#88 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Barbara Alper // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#32 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#27 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#41 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Barbara Alper // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.2 F (#32 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.0 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#27 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#41 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Duane Howell/Denver Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.5 F (#64 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#55 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#68 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#75 highest; 0.3 inches below 100-year average)

Duane Howell/Denver Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.5 F (#64 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#55 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.4 F (#68 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#75 highest; 0.3 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.6 F (#91 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.4 F (#91 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.9 F (#86 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#27 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: What hurricane season was like the year you were born

San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.6 F (#91 warmest year; 0.8 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.4 F (#91 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.9 F (#86 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#27 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: What hurricane season was like the year you were born

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Denver Post via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.8 F (#19 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.9 inches (#101 highest; 1.5 inches below 100-year average)

Denver Post via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.8 F (#19 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.9 inches (#101 highest; 1.5 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Lyn Alweis/Denver Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#46 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#57 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.3 inches (#12 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Lyn Alweis/Denver Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#46 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#57 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.3 inches (#12 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Barbara Alper // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.5 F (#92 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.9 F (#97 warmest year; 1.5 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.1 F (#81 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#29 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Barbara Alper // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.5 F (#92 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.9 F (#97 warmest year; 1.5 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.1 F (#81 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#29 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#39 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#50 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#34 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.4 inches (#90 highest; 0.9 inches below 100-year average)

Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.1 F (#39 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#50 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#34 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.4 inches (#90 highest; 0.9 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Todd Gipstein/Corbis Histrorical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.6 F (#60 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.9 F (#46 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#67 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: States with the most severe summer weather

Todd Gipstein/Corbis Histrorical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.6 F (#60 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#69 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.9 F (#46 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#67 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: States with the most severe summer weather

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#81 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.2 F (#76 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#85 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#61 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#81 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.2 F (#76 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#85 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#61 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Alfred Gescheidt // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#50 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#55 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#37 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#41 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Alfred Gescheidt // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#50 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#55 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#37 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#41 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

picture alliance // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#54 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.0 F (#44 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#53 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

picture alliance // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#54 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#58 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.0 F (#44 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#53 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.1 F (#12 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.7 F (#4 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#22 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.9 inches (#100 highest; 1.4 inches below 100-year average)

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.1 F (#12 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.7 F (#4 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#22 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 6.9 inches (#100 highest; 1.4 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#74 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.8 F (#83 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#56 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.4 inches (#9 highest; 1.1 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: What summer weather was like the year you were born

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.2 F (#74 warmest year; 0.2 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.8 F (#83 warmest year; 0.6 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#56 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.4 inches (#9 highest; 1.1 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: What summer weather was like the year you were born

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Camerique/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#48 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#53 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#74 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Camerique/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.9 F (#48 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#53 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#35 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#74 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Douglas Peebles // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#41 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#61 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#70 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Douglas Peebles // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#41 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.6 F (#61 warmest year; 0.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#70 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Independent Picture Group/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 69.5 F (#103 warmest year; 1.9 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 81.7 F (#103 warmest year; 2.7 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#101 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.9 inches (#2 highest; 1.6 inches above 100-year average)

Independent Picture Group/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 69.5 F (#103 warmest year; 1.9 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 81.7 F (#103 warmest year; 2.7 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 57.3 F (#101 warmest year; 1.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.9 inches (#2 highest; 1.6 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#95 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.5 F (#101 warmest year; 1.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#72 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.7 inches (#4 highest; 1.4 inches above 100-year average)

John Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#95 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.5 F (#101 warmest year; 1.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.3 F (#72 warmest year; 0.1 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.7 inches (#4 highest; 1.4 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Justin Sullivan // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.3 F (#30 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#32 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#31 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#46 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: Major cities with the biggest projected water shortages by 2040

Justin Sullivan // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.3 F (#30 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.2 F (#32 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#31 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#46 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: Major cities with the biggest projected water shortages by 2040

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#54 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.5 F (#62 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#45 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis Historical // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#54 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.5 F (#62 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.5 inches (#45 highest; 0.2 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Joe Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.7 F (#51 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#33 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#38 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Joe Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#43 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.7 F (#51 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.2 F (#33 warmest year; 0.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#38 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Rick Loomis/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#79 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.5 F (#88 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#57 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#30 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Rick Loomis/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.1 F (#79 warmest year; 0.3 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.5 F (#88 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.7 F (#57 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#30 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Robert Lachmann/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.6 F (#24 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.0 F (#16 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#41 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Robert Lachmann/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.6 F (#24 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.0 F (#16 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.6 inches (#41 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Camerique/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#52 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#65 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#32 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#67 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Notable weather events from the year you were born

Camerique/ClassicStock // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.8 F (#52 warmest year; 0.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.4 F (#65 warmest year; 0.0 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#32 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#67 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

You may also like: Notable weather events from the year you were born

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Joel P. Lugavere/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#27 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.7 inches (#83 highest; 0.7 inches below 100-year average)

Joel P. Lugavere/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#29 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.3 F (#27 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.7 inches (#83 highest; 0.7 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Ken Lubas/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#21 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#21 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#62 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Ken Lubas/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#21 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#21 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (#62 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.2 F (#11 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.2 F (#12 warmest year; 1.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.1 F (#12 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#86 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.2 F (#11 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.2 F (#12 warmest year; 1.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.1 F (#12 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (#86 highest; 0.8 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Glenn Koenig/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#18 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.6 F (#20 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.9 F (#17 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#38 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Glenn Koenig/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#18 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.6 F (#20 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.9 F (#17 warmest year; 1.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.7 inches (#38 highest; 0.3 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Joe Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#96 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.7 F (#100 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#83 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.6 inches (#5 highest; 1.3 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: 60 photos that capture summer in the '60s

Joe Sohm/Visions of America // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 70.4 F (#96 warmest year; 1.0 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 82.7 F (#100 warmest year; 1.7 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.0 F (#83 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.6 inches (#5 highest; 1.3 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: 60 photos that capture summer in the '60s

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

John Greim/Lightrocket // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.6 F (#22 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#28 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#27 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

John Greim/Lightrocket // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.6 F (#22 warmest year; 1.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.3 F (#28 warmest year; 0.9 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#27 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#8 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.6 F (#7 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.4 F (#8 warmest year; 2.0 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.8 inches (#80 highest; 0.5 inches below 100-year average)

Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#8 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.6 F (#7 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.4 F (#8 warmest year; 2.0 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.8 inches (#80 highest; 0.5 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Construction Photograph/Avalon/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.1 F (#14 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.0 F (#16 warmest year; 1.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.2 F (#11 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#51 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

Construction Photograph/Avalon/Hulton Archive // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.1 F (#14 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.0 F (#16 warmest year; 1.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.2 F (#11 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.4 inches (#51 highest; 0.1 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Lightrocket // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#41 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#49 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#41 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#26 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Lightrocket // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.0 F (#41 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#49 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.1 F (#41 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#26 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Jeff Greenburg/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.0 F (#82 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.5 F (#87 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#64 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: States with the most power outages

Jeff Greenburg/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.0 F (#82 warmest year; 0.4 F below 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.5 F (#87 warmest year; 0.9 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 58.5 F (#64 warmest year; 0.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.8 inches (#31 highest; 0.5 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: States with the most power outages

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Glenn Koenig/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.1 F (#13 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#24 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.7 F (#5 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.3 inches (#10 highest; 1.0 inches above 100-year average)

Glenn Koenig/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.1 F (#13 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.5 F (#24 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.7 F (#5 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.3 inches (#10 highest; 1.0 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Education Images/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.7 F (#5 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.7 F (#5 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.7 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.4 inches (#91 highest; 1.0 inches below 100-year average)

Education Images/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.7 F (#5 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.7 F (#5 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.7 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.4 inches (#91 highest; 1.0 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Education Images/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.7 F (#4 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 87.2 F (#3 warmest year; 2.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.2 F (#10 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.2 inches (#93 highest; 1.1 inches below 100-year average)

Education Images/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.7 F (#4 warmest year; 2.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 87.2 F (#3 warmest year; 2.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.2 F (#10 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 7.2 inches (#93 highest; 1.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Andia/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.5 F (#25 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#46 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.1 F (#13 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.2 inches (#13 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Andia/Universal Images Group // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.5 F (#25 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#46 warmest year; 0.6 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.1 F (#13 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.2 inches (#13 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.7 F (#58 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.9 F (#80 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#25 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.4 inches (#8 highest; 1.1 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: How weather has shaped human history

Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 71.7 F (#58 warmest year; 0.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 83.9 F (#80 warmest year; 0.5 F below 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.5 F (#25 warmest year; 1.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.4 inches (#8 highest; 1.1 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: How weather has shaped human history

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Ken Lubas/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.8 F (#17 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.3 F (#9 warmest year; 1.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.2 inches (#15 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Ken Lubas/Los Angeles Times // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.8 F (#17 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.1 F (#38 warmest year; 0.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.3 F (#9 warmest year; 1.9 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.2 inches (#15 highest; 0.9 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

The Washington Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#9 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.2 F (#13 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.8 F (#4 warmest year; 2.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#25 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

The Washington Post // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#9 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.2 F (#13 warmest year; 1.8 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.8 F (#4 warmest year; 2.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#25 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Spencer Platt // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#19 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.0 F (#15 warmest year; 1.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.3 inches (#11 highest; 1.0 inches above 100-year average)

Spencer Platt // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.7 F (#19 warmest year; 1.3 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 85.4 F (#26 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.0 F (#15 warmest year; 1.6 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.3 inches (#11 highest; 1.0 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Drew Angerer // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#9 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.1 F (#14 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.9 F (#3 warmest year; 2.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.0 inches (#19 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Drew Angerer // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#9 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.1 F (#14 warmest year; 1.7 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.9 F (#3 warmest year; 2.5 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.0 inches (#19 highest; 0.7 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Anna-Rose Gassot/AFP // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.4 F (#27 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#48 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#23 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: 15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

Anna-Rose Gassot/AFP // Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 72.4 F (#27 warmest year; 1.0 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 84.9 F (#48 warmest year; 0.5 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 59.8 F (#18 warmest year; 1.4 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.9 inches (#23 highest; 0.6 inches above 100-year average)

You may also like: 15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Jessica Christian/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.4 F (#10 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.7 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#73 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Jessica Christian/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images
- Average summer temperature: 73.5 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.4 F (#10 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 60.7 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.1 inches (#73 highest; 0.2 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Canva
- Average summer temperature: 74.0 F (#1 warmest year; 2.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.5 F (#9 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 61.5 F (#1 warmest year; 3.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.5 inches (#6 highest; 1.2 inches above 100-year average)

Canva
- Average summer temperature: 74.0 F (#1 warmest year; 2.6 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.5 F (#9 warmest year; 2.1 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 61.5 F (#1 warmest year; 3.1 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 9.5 inches (#6 highest; 1.2 inches above 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption
What summer weather was like the year you were born

Canva
- Average summer temperature: 73.9 F (#3 warmest year; 2.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.6 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 61.2 F (#2 warmest year; 2.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#63 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Canva
- Average summer temperature: 73.9 F (#3 warmest year; 2.5 F above 100-year average)

- Maximum summer temperature: 86.6 F (#6 warmest year; 2.2 F above 100-year average)

- Minimum summer temperature: 61.2 F (#2 warmest year; 2.8 F above 100-year average)

- Average precipitation: 8.2 inches (#63 highest; 0.1 inches below 100-year average)

Show Caption Hide Caption

Categories: All Import Change Control, All Import Change Test, Trending

Contests

Vote For The Best Looking Pet In Emerald City

Win Tickets To Wicked!

Most Popular

City Firefighters Battling House Fire

District To Allow Environmental Tests At School

ECAC Animal Shelters At Capacity For Large Dogs

Prom Project Girls Get Chance To Meet Ex-Idol Star

Train Carrying Corn Feed Derails At Airport Road

News5 Poll Of The Week