NYC 50s Widow contemplating Naples (Tampa, Orlando: homes, theatre, to live in)

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by UWSgal1

Thanks for the information. Lots to think about and consider!

No problem. Naples is amazing and if you can keep your NYC apartment it might be a good balance - September through April in Naples and May through August in NYC.

It’s possible for NYC to be hotter in the summer than Naples, but it’s the consistency. A NYC heat wave might last a week, while you get months of 90+ days in Naples.

Also - if you’re not right on the Gulf add a few degrees.


This is Immokalee (inland)




This is Naples (on the gulf)

You can see a slight increase in the heat of the summer inland, which would also apply once you’re east of I-75 (maybe even further west) due to lack of the water nearby.

Compare this with NY.

[JPrzybylski07]

Originally Posted by Tripower455

LOL... Me too. Almost 33 years full time in FL, and I still dread the summers.

It's a big deal in our house when we can actually open the windows and kill the AC without turning the house into a sauna.

We had them open for a few hours last week until it got humid again. It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Haha...RIGHT.

[JPrzybylski07]

Originally Posted by markjames68

No problem. Naples is amazing and if you can keep your NYC apartment it might be a good balance - September through April in Naples and May through August in NYC.

It’s possible for NYC to be hotter in the summer than Naples, but it’s the consistency. A NYC heat wave might last a week, while you get months of 90+ days in Naples.

Also - if you’re not right on the Gulf add a few degrees.


This is Immokalee (inland)




This is Naples (on the gulf)

You can see a slight increase in the heat of the summer inland, which would also apply once you’re east of I-75 (maybe even further west) due to lack of the water nearby.

Compare this with NY.

Interesting, when comparing Immokalee to Naples I would think in the winter months Immokalee would have SLIGHTLY cooler morning lows rather then SLIGHTLY warmer morning lows as the two charts indicate. Not uncommon for places like Arcadia even to dip into the upper 40’s during winter in the early morning and Naples still be in the upper 50’s even low 60’s.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by JPrzybylski07

Interesting, when comparing Immokalee to Naples I would think in the winter months Immokalee would have SLIGHTLY cooler morning lows rather then SLIGHTLY warmer morning lows as the two charts indicate. Not uncommon for places like Arcadia even to dip into the upper 40’s during winter in the early morning and Naples still be in the upper 50’s even low 60’s.

I would have thought the same but the charts are the charts.

[Tripower455]

Originally Posted by markjames68

No problem. Naples is amazing and if you can keep your NYC apartment it might be a good balance - September through April in Naples and May through August in NYC.

It’s possible for NYC to be hotter in the summer than Naples, but it’s the consistency. A NYC heat wave might last a week, while you get months of 90+ days in Naples.

Also - if you’re not right on the Gulf add a few degrees.


This is Immokalee (inland)




This is Naples (on the gulf)

You can see a slight increase in the heat of the summer inland, which would also apply once you’re east of I-75 (maybe even further west) due to lack of the water nearby.

Compare this with NY.

What's not mentioned in the charts is the "feels like" temperature when you factor in the 90%+ humidity for 5-6 months.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by Tripower455

What's not mentioned in the charts is the "feels like" temperature when you factor in the 90%+ humidity for 5-6 months.

Correct! But the important thing for OP is the curve - in NYC it’s hot in August (still averages lower than Naples) but is only so for a short time, unlike the 4-5 months of consistently hot and humid weather in Naples.

When the LOW is in the 70’s you can’t catch a break. I used to have to walk my dog before 8am otherwise it would be too hot, and then in the evening after it started to cool down. And even then I’d be drenched in sweat due to the 90+% humidity. The only other places I can recall like Naples are New Orleans and cities in India.

The payoff for seasonal residents are 4 winter months of 60’s-low 80’s with no rain and lower humidity.

[Tripower455]

Originally Posted by markjames68

Correct! But the important thing for OP is the curve - in NYC it’s hot in August (still averages lower than Naples) but is only so for a short time, unlike the 4-5 months of consistently hot and humid weather in Naples.

When the LOW is in the 70’s you can’t catch a break. I used to have to walk my dog before 8am otherwise it would be too hot, and then in the evening after it started to cool down. And even then I’d be drenched in sweat due to the 90+% humidity. The only other places I can recall like Naples are New Orleans and cities in India.

The payoff for seasonal residents are 4 winter months of 60’s-low 80’s with no rain and lower humidity.

No arguments there. I used to ride my road bicycle late at night for 2 reasons. Very little traffic and it was a bit cooler. I'd still roast when I stopped for lights and stuff, but it was better than during the day. Thankfully we had a pool, and I'd often get back at 1AM, park the bike, remove my helmet and shoes, then jump right in the pool in my full riding kit.

[Tripower455]

Originally Posted by JPrzybylski07

Haha...RIGHT.

Woke up to low 70s and low humidity this morning! Windows are open!

[UWSgal1]

Originally Posted by markjames68

No problem. Naples is amazing and if you can keep your NYC apartment it might be a good balance - September through April in Naples and May through August in NYC.

It’s possible for NYC to be hotter in the summer than Naples, but it’s the consistency. A NYC heat wave might last a week, while you get months of 90+ days in Naples.

Also - if you’re not right on the Gulf add a few degrees.


This is Immokalee (inland)




This is Naples (on the gulf)

You can see a slight increase in the heat of the summer inland, which would also apply once you’re east of I-75 (maybe even further west) due to lack of the water nearby.

Compare this with NY.

Very informative, thanks. Looks like a 2/3 / 1/3 situation might be ideal.

[UWSgal1]

Also, I'm assuming central air conditioning is the norm down there? I hate the window ACs that those who live in prewar apartments must resort to.