Is the coast getting colder every winter? (Oakland, San Luis Obispo: apartment, houses)

[jc76]

I have been visiting California every year during the winter months since 2005. I always liked that it was warm during the day and a little cool at night. I moved here back in september and notice this year most recently at night its been downright cold. And this is coming from a guy who lived through 35 years of sub zero temps near the great lakes. I notice every year it seems colder. Now I'm bundled up feeling like a wimp. Lol. Could be I'm getting older and my circulation isn't the same. What's your take on this?

[EscapeCalifornia]

No.

[bhcompy]

Late Fall(which is right now) is a very dry time of year in the coastal regions because it is very common for an offshore flow to overtake the normal onshore flow. Leads to colder nights because there is no insulation. Come the mid-winter rainy season, the low cloud cover returns along with the onshore flow, insulating the coastal areas and providing warmer nights.

[MtnSurfer]

The 10 day forecast for San Luis Obispo is low to mid 60s during the day. So no. But as bhcompy said nights are cooler (30s/40s) this time of the year. So if you are sleeping with the heater off then you are going to be colder unless in a down bag.

Derek

[Sealtite]

Originally Posted by jc76

I have been visiting California every year during the winter months since 2005. I always liked that it was warm during the day and a little cool at night. I moved here back in september and notice this year most recently at night its been downright cold. And this is coming from a guy who lived through 35 years of sub zero temps near the great lakes. I notice every year it seems colder. Now I'm bundled up feeling like a wimp. Lol. Could be I'm getting older and my circulation isn't the same. What's your take on this?

I'm a bit of an amateur weather buff. What you're saying doesn't surprise me in the least bit. Winters are definitely getting colder in the northern hemisphere. It's all cyclonic and perfectly natural. No man-made global warming or cooling is involved.

I'm drunk right now, otherwise I'd go more in-depth into this subject. But yeah, your observations are correct. I'm a big follower of the meteorological mastermind Joe Bastardi. Google his name, and you're likely to find a plethora of incredibly informative information on the subject.

[winkosmosis]

Originally Posted by bhcompy

Late Fall(which is right now) is a very dry time of year in the coastal regions because it is very common for an offshore flow to overtake the normal onshore flow. Leads to colder nights because there is no insulation. Come the mid-winter rainy season, the low cloud cover returns along with the onshore flow, insulating the coastal areas and providing warmer nights.

Why is there no insulation? Do builders/housebuyers believe the "endless summer" portrayal?

[EscapeCalifornia]

Originally Posted by winkosmosis

Why is there no insulation? Do builders/housebuyers believe the "endless summer" portrayal?

Most houses on the coast are old. Energy costs weren't a concern in 1968. Many people have since added insulation to the attic and installed double pane windows but the exterior walls are still hollow and get quite cold on even a 45 degree night.

[bhcompy]

Well, I didn't quite mean insulation that way. I meant by the marine layer/relative humidity. It keeps the warm air from escaping up into the atmosphere at night. Oddly enough, the other answer works as well, but on an individual basis rather than as a weather pattern

[.highnlite]

Originally Posted by winkosmosis

Why is there no insulation? Do builders/housebuyers believe the "endless summer" portrayal?

In the olden days, of cheap energy you merely cranked the furnace when you needed to. Which in many areas was not often.

[mayorhaggar]

It's true that in the Bay Area, most buildings SUCK for insulating against the cold, and it definitely gets cold here. One apartment I had was a brick building that was pretty warm in winter, otherwise every place I've lived in in SF or Oakland was freezing in winter, and generally buildings don't have good heating systems either. My current place is drafty but at least it's small so it heats up fast. I've got a new pair of thermal socks from the outdoors store and a pair of slippers to keep me warm too.