Weather thread, Part III
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No, I mean I had just checked, it is currently.
FL is FL; it gets hot but rarely do we get a heat index much above 100* - we had those all the time in Memphis.
For south Florida
Typical Summer Heat Index Ranges
- Mid-summer (July–August):
- Normal highs: 88–94 °F air temperature with 80–90% humidity often produces heat index values in the 100–108 °F range
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact.
- Peak days: On hot, humid afternoons, heat indices can reach 110–115 °F or higher, especially in Miami-Dade and Broward counties
bmcnoldy.earth.miami.edu.
- Normal highs: 88–94 °F air temperature with 80–90% humidity often produces heat index values in the 100–108 °F range
- Daily pattern:
- Heat index often peaks in the late afternoon (around 4–6 PM) when sun exposure adds another 10–15 °F to the reading
National Weather Service+1.
- Early morning and late evening can be cooler, but humidity remains high, so heat index can still be elevated.
- Heat index often peaks in the late afternoon (around 4–6 PM) when sun exposure adds another 10–15 °F to the reading
Historical and Climatological Context
- Miami-Dade County: In the 1991–2020 period, Miami’s heat index often exceeds 100 °F for 40–50+ days annually, with 105 °F+ occurring about 10–15 days per year
- Fort Myers area: Similar patterns, with 100 °F+ days averaging 30–40 per year and 105 °F+ about 2–3 days annually
Florida Climate Center.
- Long-term trend: Over the past century, average maximum heat index values in South Florida have risen, with more days above 100 °F and higher peak values
This is at Sams Club (5K and 6K BTU). They had a similar display at Walmart on Wed. but I think the price was $10 more and it was only the 5K in their display. It was right in the front where you walk in...lol....great marketing! 
Midea is a good brand and I was tempted but I decided I'm good to go for now.
AC units are still VERY reasonable and there's no reason anyone should be suffering inside their homes.
Midea is a good brand and I was tempted but I decided I'm good to go for now.
AC units are still VERY reasonable and there's no reason anyone should be suffering inside their homes.
I guess I should have been more specific - south FL is always a good bit hotter than central FL (where I am).For south Florida
Typical Summer Heat Index Ranges
- Mid-summer (July–August):
- Normal highs: 88–94 °F air temperature with 80–90% humidity often produces heat index values in the 100–108 °F range
- Peak days: On hot, humid afternoons, heat indices can reach 110–115 °F or higher, especially in Miami-Dade and Broward counties
- Daily pattern:
- Heat index often peaks in the late afternoon (around 4–6 PM) when sun exposure adds another 10–15 °F to the reading
- Early morning and late evening can be cooler, but humidity remains high, so heat index can still be elevated.
Historical and Climatological Context
- Miami-Dade County: In the 1991–2020 period, Miami’s heat index often exceeds 100 °F for 40–50+ days annually, with 105 °F+ occurring about 10–15 days per year
- Fort Myers area: Similar patterns, with 100 °F+ days averaging 30–40 per year and 105 °F+ about 2–3 days annually
- Long-term trend: Over the past century, average maximum heat index values in South Florida have risen, with more days above 100 °F and higher peak values
For kicks and giggles I track temps from when I lived here in the 80's vs today. Not a huge difference (I tracked this all last summer and so far this summer):
Highs on July 10 for my zip code:
1986: 92
1987: 97
1988: 93
1999: 97
1990: 94
Five year avg: 94.6
yesterday: 94
That's what I've seen over and over since I moved back here.
I'm sure there are loads of doom-and-gloom articles there to tickle your fancy, but temps here are only slightly higher (maybe) than averages 40 years ago. And strangely, despite the doom-and-gloom articles, banks are still giving 30 year loans for beach-front property.
Well... Hit the trails for a nice slow 10 miles on the mountain bike this morning.
Summary: It's danged hot out there. Drink lots of the water.
Summary: It's danged hot out there. Drink lots of the water.
Move to the mountain...
So true!
I keep looking at where my friend and his wife have a place and it looks REALLY nice!
Highlands, NC weather forecast
Highlands is right next to heaven as far as I am concerned--either that or Blowing Rock...Grandfather Mtn...
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Move to the mountain...
The mountain is by far the best in town.
Opted for the short SRC course which is flat and shaded. And more tolerant of rain.
I mean I moved up here to live, 41 years ago in June...
Move to the mountain...
The mountain is by far the best in town.
Opted for the short SRC course which is flat and shaded. And more tolerant
I mean I moved up here to live, 41 years ago in June...
Nice! We are down in the valley for school...But if I move again...
We live next to the park (and trees) and are in the middle of 3 acres of trees. In summer, a ten degree delta is usual. Liz says she's seen 15F difference. It's worth it...
Yep... And I do love that Delta! Have ridden comfortably many times when it is 95 in the swamplands!
When we moved back last year lots of people asked us how we liked the heat down here, not realizing it gets hotter in Memphis than it does down here. Just doesn't stay hot as long. The water really does keep things in check overall. Generally gives a nice breeze all day as well.
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