Comparison of temperatures on the coast and inland (Santa Ana, Irvine: live, vs)

[jwblue]

Does 80 degrees in Newport Beach feel the same as 80 degrees in Irvine?

Does the 80 degrees in NB take into consideration that there will be a breeze?

[EscapeCalifornia]

80 degrees is 80 degrees. At the same temp, Newport Beach will likely feel cooler due to a little more breeze. But if its 80 in Newport, it will probably be 85 in Irvine.

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by EscapeCalifornia

80 degrees is 80 degrees.

Until relative humidity and dew point are factored in.

[EscapeCalifornia]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

Until relative humidity and dew point are factored in.

But he didn't ask about that and NB and Irvine aren't going to have dramatically different humidity levels.

[BVitamin]

Originally Posted by EscapeCalifornia

But he didn't ask about that and NB and Irvine aren't going to have dramatically different humidity levels.

I don't think the OP understood that, hence his inquiry. Surely it goes without saying that humidity can play on how temperature feels as well as with one's tolerance of, no?

[Wurzig]

Originally Posted by jwblue

Does 80 degrees in Newport Beach feel the same as 80 degrees in Irvine?

Does the 80 degrees in NB take into consideration that there will be a breeze?

If you can see the ocean when it's 80 degrees, it'll feel different.

[Scott5280]

80 degrees in NB often feels MUCH different than even 80 in Costa Mesa or Irvine. I have never lived any farther than beach front there so you wipe off the salty dew off bikes cars ect ...The difference in humidity and breeze is without question a factor. Things like baked goods and fruit have a shorter shelf life that close to the water...80 actually feels muggy at times there. The flip side of course is generally cooler more moderate evenings and lower day time highs tlhan even places like Newport Heights/Irvine/Aliso ect.

[SunnyTXsmile]

I found that for each mile I drove inland from the coast of HB, the temp grew roughly 1* warmer per mile inland I drove, most days. So, of course, 75* in HB with a breeze and ocean spray is going to feel much cooler (even downright cold to those "freezy pops", such as myself), vs driving inland just 5 miles and experiencing 80* with no breeze or ocean spray. Just my experience. Your mileage may vary.

[bowneline]

Originally Posted by jwblue

Does 80 degrees in Newport Beach feel the same as 80 degrees in Irvine?

Does the 80 degrees in NB take into consideration that there will be a breeze?

You can never know whether 80 degrees one place will feel the same as 80 degrees another place without factoring in wind-chill, humidity, cloud cover, dew point etc...

During a dry, Santana condition in the Fall, where the warm air is coming from inland areas, Newport and Irvine might feel the same at 80 degrees. There will be no cool sea breeze, and there is low humidity in both places.

During July, on the other hand, when the ocean is warm (relatively speaking), and we are having a heat wave, it can feel downright sticky in Newport on occasion. Irvine is far enough away from the water that it would not likely feel that same stickyness, and thus would theoretically feel more comfortable. Of course, in this situation, Newport will always be cooler then Irvine anyways because of the moderating effect of the ocean, so it's not like they will both be 80 degrees at the same time (more like 80 and 90).

The bottom line is that Newport will generally be more humid, but cooler; while Irvine will generally be dryer but warmer.

[Coldjensens]

When we moved from the Beach in Newport to inland cities (Orange and Santa Ana) we dicovered that the beach tends to be 6-10 degrees cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Most hot days, there is a compensating cool breeze from the Ocean. In general the weather near the beach is much more pleasant. I cannot rememeber ever getting any days over 100 degrees at the beach. There were only a few days here and there where it was so hot that we did not want to go out on the beach.

Irvine is not quite as far inland was we went, but Irvine touches Santa Ana, it is slightly cooler on some days, but pretty much the same inland weather. Of course it depends on where in Irvine you are. Parts of Irvine also touch Newport BEach and/or the back bay. However I think what the OP really wanted to know is whether the weather is signficantly more pleasant near the beach. It is.