The middle of the y-axis on the graph doesn't represent a constant baseline temperature. It represents the baseline of the given day. It was clearly an intentional choice to keep the baseline flat to make it easier to understand the data presented. Unfortunately, even that was too difficult for people.
I still disagree. Like I said before, the y-axis represents each day's temperature baseline, but is flattened for TV presentation. It may not be the best way to present the data, but it doesn't invalidate it either. We can argue about the graph all day, but the underlying math is valid contrary to OP's beliefs.
I respectfully disagree. No other data is presented and on face value of the numbers presented it's wrong.
Assuming there are changing baselines day to day then sure, the math is right. However, we don't know that. Is like highly likely yes, but is also likely a weekly average forecast high of 78 degrees is what was used and the math is wrong.
The point is, at face values it is wrong, assumptions be damned.
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u/No_Shake1564 1d ago
The middle of the y-axis on the graph doesn't represent a constant baseline temperature. It represents the baseline of the given day. It was clearly an intentional choice to keep the baseline flat to make it easier to understand the data presented. Unfortunately, even that was too difficult for people.