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The Russian Heat Wave of 2010: Summer Temperatures

This image shows that the average temperature in Moscow for the summer of 2010 (the months of June, July and August) was significantly hotter than any year since 1950. The second and third hottest summers occurred in 1972 and 1999. For more information on the statistical background, data sources and methods, see the related blog post.

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