How hot was October 1963 in the USA?

In 1963 October was 3.9F hotter than October 2014.

20 states had the hottest max temperature ever for October. (Those marked 120)

10 states had the 2nd hottest  max temperature ever for October. (Those marked 119)

3 states had the 3rd hottest  max temperature ever for October. (Those marked 118)

etc

So much for CO2 …