Hot, HOt, HOT

The last few days have been sweltering. How do we go from a high of 60 degrees F to a high of 97 degrees F in just a matter of days? Is there no such thing as a spring anymore? I heard that the temperatures here were actually a lot higher than various parts of Texas and Florida (areas that often receive a lot of hot weather). It's been predicted that it's going to get a lot cooler, but with the end of May approaching, does it really matter?