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Originally Posted by marvinh11791
Hello. I know this has been discussed before but I would like to know how year round residents deal with the heat and humidity in the summer. I am considering buying very soon and the stock answer seems to be 'air conditioning'. However I would not like to confine myself to indoor activities in the summer. Especially when I have to walk my dog in the afternoon hours.
So please tell if the heat and humidity can be tolerated during the summer months.
Thank you! Marvin Horlick
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The afternoon heat (2-5:30PM in the summer) in this area is pretty bad. However, there are a lot of areas where one can walk in partial shade. Also, if you must walk in the afternoon, use a light umbrella to keep the sun off of your body. Home Depot used to sell a really light umbrella for about $5. If you are overweight, losing those extra pounds will help. Fat is a natural insulator, not to mention the extra work hauling the extra weight around with you. Pay close attention to your pet. It's paw pads will not protect it from the hot pavement. If you think your bare feet would get uncomfortably hot on a surface, then assume it is too hot for your pet. Finally, you will probably acclimate yourself to a hotter/humid climate over time. The first couple of summers may seem unbearable, but over time will not seem so bad.