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Well, in the post you quoted, I clearly said RIGHT NOW. TODAY, there aren't many places with more comfortable weather than South Florida. Like, at all.
Southern CA has had very good weather, comparable against SoFla, it debatable who's had better weather. but both have beautiful weather none the less
Santa Monica: daytime temp: 70-75 degrees; humidity: 50-70%
Guess which one is more comfortable.
I actually would prefer So Fla coastal weather, than LA coastal weather in summer, but LA has some warmer beaches, Santa Monica being the coolest of the beaches. I prefer Long Beach and Seal Beach to just sunbathe (august average daily max is 85F), and for swimming Laguna (70s water temp, 80s air temp, crystal clear waters).
I actually would prefer So Fla coastal weather, than LA coastal weather in summer, but LA has some warmer beaches, Santa Monica being the coolest of the beaches. I prefer Long Beach and Seal Beach to just sunbathe (august average daily max is 85F), and for swimming Laguna (70s water temp, 80s air temp, crystal clear waters).
I would prefer So Fla coastal weather in the summer... if I liked being dripping wet on the beach without ever being in the water!
I would prefer So Fla coastal weather in the summer... if I liked being dripping wet on the beach without ever being in the water!
It's not like the beaches in South Florida during the summer is desert hot. It's humid, but it's not bad to the point that chilling on the beach would be unbearable. The Atlantic acts like a natural AC. It's always cooler on the coast. Why do the coastal temps have to be 75 and below to enjoy the beach? That would kinda defeat the purpose of taking a cool dip in the water, if there's always cool winds blowing. Especially when you consider how cold the Pacific is. SoCal's breezy, cool, summer weather, would serve a better purpose in SoFla, with it's warm Atlantic waters, instead of in the cold Pacific. And Florida's warm water would serve a better purpose in breezy coastal CA. Why would I want to take a dip in the cold Pacific, if the air is already somewhat cool?
It's not like the beaches in South Florida during the summer is desert hot. It's humid, but it's not bad to the point that chilling on the beach would be unbearable. The Atlantic acts like a natural AC. It's always cooler on the coast. Why do the coastal temps have to be 75 and below to enjoy the beach? That would kinda defeat the purpose of taking a cool dip in the water, if there's always cool winds blowing. Especially when you consider how cold the Pacific is. SoCal's breezy, cool, summer weather, would serve a better purpose in SoFla, with it's warm Atlantic waters, instead of in the cold Pacific. And Florida's warm water would serve a better purpose in breezy coastal CA. Why would I want to take a dip in the cold Pacific, if the air is already somewhat cool?
When the dewpoint is 75+ degrees, it's very uncomfortable. I don't think anyone here is going to deny that the weather in Florida during the summer is sticky.
The water temperature at southern California beaches in the summer are about 68-76 degrees. Not really "cold." And you get used to the water after about 5 minutes... it feels warmer after a while.
The 70-75 degree air temperature at Santa Monica and other California beaches in the summer is just right because of the strong sun. 85-90 degrees at the beach would be very uncomfortable. And if you want to cool off by going in the water in Florida you can't because of the warm water!
When the dewpoint is 75+ degrees, it's very uncomfortable. I don't think anyone here is going to deny that the weather in Florida during the summer is sticky.
The water temperature at southern California beaches in the summer are about 68-76 degrees. Not really "cold." And you get used to the water after about 5 minutes... it feels warmer after a while.
The 70-75 degree air temperature at Santa Monica and other California beaches in the summer is just right because of the strong sun. 85-90 degrees at the beach would be very uncomfortable. And if you want to cool off by going in the water in Florida you can't because of the warm water!
Most of the Florida temps are conducted at MIA, which is further inland from the beach. When most folks speak of sticky, unbearable humidity, that's more so the city of Miami, and areas inland. I can just as much argue the fortitude it would take to get used to 68 degree water in a cool climate, as you or anyone else can about 82 degrees on a coastal SoFlo beach. It's all subjective, and dependent upon who can handle what. Pool temperature waters, even in the summer, seem bearable for many tourist on Miami Beach. Who jumps into a freezing cold shower every morning/night in the summer-time, just because it's hot outside? There's enough seabreeze on the SoFla beaches to make going to the beach bearable for many people. Besides, temps barely get to 90, even in the summer in South Florida.
Southern CA has had very good weather, comparable against SoFla, it debatable who's had better weather. but both have beautiful weather none the less
For comfortable beach weather, Florida wins. The humidity helps beach temps stay warm into the night. I can't tell you how many times I've left a socal beach during sunset because the temp drops so much.
I would prefer So Fla coastal weather in the summer... if I liked being dripping wet on the beach without ever being in the water!
Pretty much. I tend to spend most of my time immersed in air, even when I'm at the beach. Otherwise, while I can't say I always look forward to that 30 second jolt after jumping in the water, I'm always grateful after having been recharged.
When the dewpoint is 75+ degrees, it's very uncomfortable. I don't think anyone here is going to deny that the weather in Florida during the summer is sticky.
The water temperature at southern California beaches in the summer are about 68-76 degrees. Not really "cold." And you get used to the water after about 5 minutes... it feels warmer after a while.
The 70-75 degree air temperature at Santa Monica and other California beaches in the summer is just right because of the strong sun. 85-90 degrees at the beach would be very uncomfortable. And if you want to cool off by going in the water in Florida you can't because of the warm water!
76 degree water temps don't happen every summer and are not common. Plenty of times it can be below 68 too every summer. The water temps in SoCal can be highly variable throughout summer due to cold upwellings. Yeah low 70's is common every summer but so is low 60's.
Southern CA beach weather can be perfect many times but it also can be right at that borderline of being too cool as well. I've enjoyed many perfect beach days with 75-80 degree air temps and 68-73 degree water temps but it can be cooler too. There have been times when you kind of sit on the beach waiting to warm up so you can get into the water b/c it's really not that warm. You don’t really need to cool off in 68 degree water when it’s only 70 degrees on the sand.
I love Southern CA beaches during summer but it's definitely not perfect or ideal all the time and can be too cool at times.
California wins all the weather related polls, Florida tends to win the beach polls. California tends to win the the general comfort and lifestyle polls as well.
As far as being cool at the beach, my tolerance is very high. I will go to the beach with shorts and a sweatshirt if its int the 60s or mid/upper 50s even.
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