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[10scoachrick]

Originally Posted by Novacek

Again, just not true.

2011 had a very long run of 100 degree days.

But that's an _extremely_ exceptional case.

No other year in the history of Bergstrom has had >60 100 degree days. 4 years in the entire history of Mabry. That's for the entire year, much less straight (the record for straight is 23/27)



100 Degree Days - NWS Austin/San Antonio WFO

Statistics...

We got here in June '08 and had five record-setting hot years in a row. Didn't matter if it was only 98-99 some days when it was 105 on others and 80 degrees at first light.

Yeah...it's HOT...most years!

And nobody lives at the airports.

[pop251808]

Originally Posted by Novacek

Not even close.

The average high is above 90 for only 4 months (June, July, August, September).

Climate Austin - Texas and Weather averages Austin
Intellicast - Austin Historic Weather Averages in Texas (78723)


And that's the high, for the low it drops to the 70s.

Austin averages only 16 days above 100.

https://www.currentresults.com/Weath...th-average.php

Originally Posted by Trainwreck20

I know it is not the average, but every month of the year has hit 90 F at least once, except for January, which peaked at 89 F . Of course, that is abnormal, but still happens.

Originally Posted by riaelise

I don't pay attention to averages any more here. It is often above 90 by May. It is often 100 for at least two straight months and then after that it is 96-99. And if it is a drought year, then yes, it will probably seem like six straight months of heat.

When it comes to temperatures and their perception by us humans, averages are meaningless and so are records. What I look at, and what denotes to me that Austin is god awful hot, is the total number of days a year that the temperature hits 90 or above. Because, when it's over 90 it's hot, period. I'm not sure where to find that number, but it's a lot, well over 100 days a year, I think. Throw in total number of days over 80 and you can only conclude that Austin is hot most of the year.

Originally Posted by afterdark80

Austin traffic is terrible and will get worse... Choose where you live very carefully.

The why's on this can be argued endlessly as well. Austin traffic doesn't bother me because I don't commute and I live in a part of the city with usable services nearby. And, I'm noticing that the solution to traffic issues is playing out with new services opening closer to more areas, filling in some of the frightful amount of dead space the city was built with. In short, I don't drive all over town any more to do most of what I have to do, but when I do I don't do it at rush hour.
If you're buying a far out suburban house and expecting to get to "town" for your needs and your job, well, you haven't been paying attention.

[Novacek]

Originally Posted by 10scoachrick

Statistics...

We got here in June '08 and had five record-setting hot years in a row. Didn't matter if it was only 98-99 some days when it was 105 on others .

But again, it's not. Let's take a look at '08. There's actually data on the daily high.

https://weatherspark.com/history/296...-United-States


It's not "100 degrees straight possibly dropping down to 98". It's some 100s dropping down to highs of 92 or even 85.

Originally Posted by 10scoachrick

and 80 degrees at first light

Same link, hourly temperature graph.
It was <75 at 6-7AM (which is well after first light) for the majority of July and half of August.

Originally Posted by 10scoachrick

And nobody lives at the airports.

Right, the majority live around or under tree cover, instead of being in a heat island surrounded by miles of tarmac.

[riaelise]

Originally Posted by Novacek

Again, just not true.

2011 had a very long run of 100 degree days.

But that's an _extremely_ exceptional case.

No other year in the history of Bergstrom has had >60 100 degree days. 4 years in the entire history of Mabry. That's for the entire year, much less straight (the record for straight is 23/27)



100 Degree Days - NWS Austin/San Antonio WFO

Meh..there are often more than 16 100 degree days. I haven't lived here all of my life so I can't comment about other years. but I will tell you that there's been a lot of 100 degree days during the time I've lived here. And really Pop is right...what is the difference between 100 and 99? Yay it didn't make it to 100, but it's 95 with a heat index of 100.

It is what most would define as hot a good chunk of the year. Maybe not half the year, but it can sure seem like that. This year and last year were actually decent years. It's not always like that and you know it.

[Novacek]

Originally Posted by riaelise

This year and last year were actually decent years. It's not always like that and you know it.

I wasn't basing anything on "this year and last year". My statement's were based on the actual full historic data.

Originally Posted by riaelise

And really Pop is right...what is the difference between 100 and 99? Yay it didn't make it to 100, but it's 95 with a heat index of 100.

You're the one who brought up the arbitrary 100 degree measure. I just corrected you on it.


But similarly, what's the issue if it barely breaks 90, but it's back down to the mid-80s and beautiful by the time you're out of work.

The full by-hour temperature data is there and available. People can make their own judgements, but people shouldn't exaggerate it in some sort of misguided attempt to scare people away.

[riaelise]

Originally Posted by Novacek

I wasn't basing anything on "this year and last year". My statement's were based on the actual full historic data.



You're the one who brought up the arbitrary 100 degree measure. I just corrected you on it.


But similarly, what's the issue if it barely breaks 90, but it's back down to the mid-80s and beautiful by the time you're out of work.

The full by-hour temperature data is there and available. People can make their own judgements, but people shouldn't exaggerate it in some sort of misguided attempt to scare people away.

I'm not "scaring people away". I'm being real and obviously I'm not the only one. you can nitpick all day. Between mid May and late September, early October, it is hot most of the time the sun is up. It is certainly not "mid 80s and beautiful" when I get out of work in June - September. Very often you don't hit the 80s until the sun goes down in the evening. I know what temperature it is when I step out, thanks.

[NoBull]

Chuckling at all the temperature bantering going on back and forth. Lets keep everything in perspective. Austin summers will be hot but not in the same way you would expect further west where the climate is arid. Austin is in a humid climate. So although summer days in say Amarillo are blazing hot, the air is arid, meaning a little sweat will help temper the heat. Austin summers may not be blazing hot like the desert but perspiration will also not provide you with any relief. You just end up being hot, stuffy and sticky. Also, at least in the desert , the air will cool down in the evenings. No such thing here in Austin. It's hot and sticky all night long. You need refrigerated air to keep you cool as swamp coolers are also useless around here. So unless you plan to be out in the water, only die hard outdoor enthusiasts and the younger healthier crowds will venture out during the heat of the day over the long summer months.

[riaelise]

Originally Posted by NoBull

Chuckling at all the temperature bantering going on back and forth. Lets keep everything in perspective. Austin summers will be hot but not in the same way you would expect further west where the climate is arid. Austin is in a humid climate. So although summer days in say Amarillo are blazing hot, the air is arid, meaning a little sweat will help temper the heat. Austin summers may not be blazing hot like the desert but perspiration will also not provide you with any relief. You just end up being hot, stuffy and sticky. Also, at least in the desert , the air will cool down in the evenings. No such thing here in Austin. It's hot and sticky all night long. You need refrigerated air to keep you cool as swamp coolers are also useless around here. So unless you plan to be out in the water, only die hard outdoor enthusiasts and the younger healthier crowds will venture out during the heat of the day over the long summer months.

100 degrees and swimming pools are a marriage made in heaven. The high temps heat the water to a nice warm 80-85 degrees (which I like). Being wet and drying off in the heat is also great. Everyone is much happier now that we have a pool and a truly covered back porch! No more heat complaints from this Yankee.....


Now, about the moskeeters ....

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by DMChicago

True. But, by God, don't misspell a word or use bad grammar or make a typo.

At least this one was amusing!

The Terrific in Austin is Awsome. Sadly the traffic is pretty horrible during rush hours. The rest of the day it is tolerable.