That's correct. In fact, right here in ARkansas, it has been hot, but no hotter than the overall summer average. For that matter, the last two or three summer have actually been "less hot" (I just can't say 'cooler") than many of my memories. IN fact, I remember in 2000 having 100 degree days starting in May and a total of between 40-60 days above 100 that summer (depends on the reporting station).
We have had only about 12 days officially above 100 so far this summer.
And what is really interesting - growing up, we didn't have A/C (actually we had a single window unit and a 2200 sq/ft house....). We use an attic fan to cool the house to what was close to bearable. And I am far less tolerant of heat now than when I was young...
I guess that is why I get puzzled when I hear about so many "suffering" folks when it gets up in the 90's or even bumping 100 in many places. I remember many summers of 95-104 temp days with no A/C - and I lived. Made me appreciate having the A/C today! AT the time, it wasn't considered a necessity. Today, it seems that you are a hopeless mess without it - eligible for all sorts of public assistance.
lmao, it didn't take long for the heat wave mania by the ecogeek media to get rolling.