In New York, When Would the Warmest Days of the Year

Question

In New York, when would the warmest days of the year usually occur?
A) around the summer solstice
B) about one month after the summer solstice
C) about one month before the summer solstice
D) in mid-September

Accepted Answer

The warmest days of the year in New York usually occur about one month after the summer solstice due to the seasonal lag, where the Earth's surface and oceans continue to warm up even after receiving the maximum amount of sunlight at the solstice.