Interesting, last summer there were record high amount for the northern hemisphere
http://aim.hamptonu.edu/mission/status.php
Hmmmm...very strange. Thanks for the link!
I looked at this entry and it was noted that in 2014 there was a significant spike in temperature when there was a drop in clouds. So, I will conclude that it is cooler when it is cloudy and warmer when it is clear.
http://aim.hamptonu.edu/mission/status_archive/status_20140925.php