A common joke in Seattle is that summer doesn’t truly start until after the 4th of July – because it seems the cold, rainy weather often persists through Independence Day. And while I can remember my share of frigid fourths, apparently rain hasn’t been as common on the holiday as Seattlites my think. This infographic shows the recent history of weather on the 4th of July throughout America, and Seattle hasn’t fared too poorly! With a forecast of sun and temperatures in the 70s, this year’s Independence Day is looking good too!