I remember hearing a comedian riffing on the heat in AZ and the bit went something like this: "People say, 'Oh, but it's a dry heat!' Oh, yeah, that's just great, it's a dry heat. That means when my ass keels over on the sidewalk from the 120-degree weather all they'll need to do is pour water on me before I decompose into a pile of dust and I'll be able to get right back up."
/in downstate IL, where they give the temperature twice in the summer //regular temp and the heat index - gotta love it
Oh I don't deny that the humidity is low here. When it's not monsoon season, we have around 8-12%, but during the monsoon season we have 30-40% when there is no rain, and as high as 60-70% when we do get some rain. Unfortunately we don't get the storms all that often anymore because of the massive heat island the paving of the valley has created. When it comes to getting around town in this heat, we have to drive because everything is so spread out, there's no shade in most cases to park in, so the car can easily hit 175.
There is one problem with our humidity being so low that lots of people don't necessarily think about. Sweat doesn't hardly have a chance to actually do what it's supposed to and cool you because it evaporates so quickly.
You don't have humidity.
I remember hearing a comedian riffing on the heat in AZ and the bit went something like this: "People say, 'Oh, but it's a dry heat!' Oh, yeah, that's just great, it's a dry heat. That means when my ass keels over on the sidewalk from the 120-degree weather all they'll need to do is pour water on me before I decompose into a pile of dust and I'll be able to get right back up."
/in downstate IL, where they give the temperature twice in the summer //regular temp and the heat index - gotta love it
Yeah, when you hear the term "dry heat" it should actually be interpreted as "blast furnace". That's what walking outside or getting in the car feels like. And until last week when my car overheated unexpectedly(and killed the engine) I had to drive with no a/c.
I like it hot. I probably wouldn't enjoy standing outside in the sun today, waiting an hour for the bus, but thankfully I didn't have to do such a thing.
The way I see it, we practically had no summer last year. That was stupid. Personally, for this summer, I would gladly take stupid hot over that scenario.
Just came back from a nice time at the pool. I think I did 250 meters (10 laps of 25). Though most of the laps I pushed myself and tried to not get more air during the whole run.
Except that it's directly related to automotive emissions and other emissions associated with dense urban centers. >_>
Yeah, I figured it was natural to assume that there'd be less ground-level ozone in rural areas, but now I've looked it up that doesn't appear to be the case.
Looks like tomorrow will be another hot one. People should try to remember to turn off your AC when you're at work to reduce demands on the electric grid and smog producing emissions. Also, if you can swing turning you thermostat up a bit for next few days, that'll help too. I've got mine set to 80F.
Yeah, but down here in civilisation, it's fucking cold. Temperature didn't go above 6 degrees today. I can usually go year-round in short sleeves, but this winter I have felt the call of the hoodie.
Up here in Boston area it's been particularly brutal. 100+ degrees with oppressively high humidity. Tonight's the first night that's remotely sleep-friendly, and according to AccuWeather, its 76 F right now. And a little Fail of my Day: My room is right under our (uninsulated, black tar paper) roof. I would not doubt that my room hit 110-120 over the past couple days. Thank heavens for cool showers.
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/in downstate IL, where they give the temperature twice in the summer
//regular temp and the heat index - gotta love it
There is one problem with our humidity being so low that lots of people don't necessarily think about. Sweat doesn't hardly have a chance to actually do what it's supposed to and cool you because it evaporates so quickly. Yeah, when you hear the term "dry heat" it should actually be interpreted as "blast furnace". That's what walking outside or getting in the car feels like. And until last week when my car overheated unexpectedly(and killed the engine) I had to drive with no a/c.
AND WE LIKED IT.
Weather in Orlando has been fairly mild. Only low 90's with ~65% humidity.
The way I see it, we practically had no summer last year. That was stupid. Personally, for this summer, I would gladly take stupid hot over that scenario.
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It is significantly cooler today though - 91 instead of 97, and we have another exhaust fan + an open bathroom window now.
Or just 1.5x spring and 1.5x fall, since spring has been going through some personal issues lately.
And a little Fail of my Day: My room is right under our (uninsulated, black tar paper) roof. I would not doubt that my room hit 110-120 over the past couple days. Thank heavens for cool showers.