If you’ve felt an unexpected chill this summer, you’re not alone. In a recent opinion piece for the Mexican newspaper El Universal, columnist Mario Alberto Puga raises a question many readers may be asking themselves: is the weather actually turning colder during what should be the hottest months of the year, or is this simply a matter of perception?
Puga reflects on how our sense of “normal” temperatures can shift over time, shaped by memory, habit, and even nostalgia for past summers. He suggests that what feels like an unusual cold snap might, in some cases, be nothing more than a subjective impression rather than a measurable meteorological trend.
At the same time, the piece touches on broader questions about how climate patterns are changing and how those shifts can make weather feel increasingly unpredictable. Sudden drops in temperature, once considered rare during the summer season, may be becoming less unusual as global weather patterns continue to evolve.
The column invites readers to consider their own experiences with these temperature swings and to think critically about whether personal impressions align with actual climate data.
Curious to see how the columnist unpacks this seasonal mystery? You can read the full original article on El Universal’s website for more.
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