[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by George1964

Great thread... I'm beginning to pack for a lifestyle visit. Any suggestions for clothing to help deal with the heat?

Thanks,

-George

Think going to desert in summer time. The less and lighter the better..

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by MplsPete

I did a search: coldest weather in Plattsburg NY: 1981 -34.
I agree that's COLD, but -50 is just exaggeration. Just saying.

Coldest recorded in areas they was taking measurements.
Probably wind chill effect. Either way once get below -10 or -20 it’s cold.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Coldest recorded in areas they was taking measurements.
Probably wind chill effect. Either way once get below -10 or -20 it’s cold.

To me once it goes below 30 degrees it is cold.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

There is no acclimating for me. There's sweating, sticky skin, twice-daily change of clothing, cold wet towels on my neck and head, being inside in air-conditioning, arthritis joint swelling, headaches, and just general misery. I never liked the hot humid heat waves in Connecticut that would last two weeks, when I lived up north. I can't stand the months-long steambaths of Florida.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There is no acclimating for me. There's sweating, sticky skin, twice-daily change of clothing, cold wet towels on my neck and head, being inside in air-conditioning, arthritis joint swelling, headaches, and just general misery. I never liked the hot humid heat waves in Connecticut that would last two weeks, when I lived up north. I can't stand the months-long steambaths of Florida.

I know lots of folks (myself included) seriously considered Arizona over Florida as a retirement destination. Curious, do you think you’d had been better suited for Arizona (blazing hot but low humidity)? I know different people react differently to both dry and humid hot temps.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I know lots of folks (myself included) seriously considered Arizona over Florida as a retirement destination. Curious, do you think you’d had been better suited for Arizona (blazing hot but low humidity)? I know different people react differently to both dry and humid hot temps.

Absolutely. I wanted us to retire to New Mexico. Been there in late May, so I knew it could get hot and I knew what a hot New Mexico week felt like. It was 105° when our plane landed there, and stayed at 98 or higher the whole week. I was in absolute heaven. Even went horseback riding. Loved it loved it loved it. Of course everyone I was with, was less than happy. I drank a lot of water. Kept my neck covered (sunburn in NM is not for wimps). It wasn't an option though, we needed to be on the east coast. I could've picked South Carolina but it would've either been a family compound away from civilization, or a lot of land, little house, a block from the nearest neighbor, and not in walking distance to anything at all. The other option was The Villages. So - here we are.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by George1964

Great thread... I'm beginning to pack for a lifestyle visit. Any suggestions for clothing to help deal with the heat?

Thanks,

-George

Also consider your feet. I suggest bring sandals and lightweight sneakers. Also, if you plan on being out in the sun for a time, consider bringing sun screen.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I know lots of folks (myself included) seriously considered Arizona over Florida as a retirement destination. Curious, do you think you’d had been better suited for Arizona (blazing hot but low humidity)? I know different people react differently to both dry and humid hot temps.

Keep in mind that there is a prediction of an electrical Katrina failure, when somehow the grid goes down for several days, and people who are used to living in air conditioning start dying from heat. AZ would be more difficult to survive than FL at the different temperatures. . .

I was in Petrified Forest National park in 1987 and the temp was between 110 and 120. . That was too hot to go outside. . Not a place I want to live. I would probably get in the car/truck/rv and drive NORTH

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Also consider your feet. I suggest bring sandals and lightweight sneakers. Also, if you plan on being out in the sun for a time, consider bringing sun screen.

I would not consider sun screen but would consider it essential if you are going to be outside. Hat is an essential piece of your wardrobe

MOHS surgery is not fun

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

T shirt and shorts

And, if you want to get fancy, golf shirts and shorts...

[Utah Flyfisher]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Curious as to how others have/ have not acclimated to living in Florida during the summer months.

I’m from the West (California, then 20 years in Colorado), where the summer temperatures generally peaked around the mid 80s during the day (50s at night), with very low humidity. My Colorado home didn’t even have air conditioning. I’ve never done well with heat, and that was the only real concern I had about moving to Florida.

Last summer, was my first summer here, and everyone told me that it was hotter than normal. We’ve already had some toasty temps this year, and I have seemed to have already surprisingly adapted to the Florida heat/humidity. I get out early in the morning for my physical activities, stay indoors for a few hours during the afternoons, then back out again for evening and social activities. I’ve come to actually look forward to summers here (way less crowded and I like the fact that it’s already warm when you wake up).

Have you adapted well to Florida summers, or is it a season you don’t look forward to?

I’m interested in this as well. Still in Northern Utah 90% of the year. Yes it’s damn cold in the winter but I can let my dogs run and play anywhere without fear of gators 🤷🏻*♀️ It never really gets humid here so I don’t know how to acclimate myself let alone the labs. My husband says zero chance he’s moving there full time because of the humidity. We’re the snowflakes you should love because we’re hardly ever there to take your precious tee times or restaurant seats ❤️ but still pay the same and don’t rent our house out

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by George1964

Great thread... I'm beginning to pack for a lifestyle visit. Any suggestions for clothing to help deal with the heat?

Thanks,

-George

Thats easy - ZERO COTTON. You want polyester and Polyester/Rayon blend shirts. Shorts who cares, but no cotton in your shirts. They breath and your sweat wicks away... love them.
Ed

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by MplsPete

I did a search: coldest weather in Plattsburg NY: 1981 -34.
I agree that's COLD, but -50 is just exaggeration. Just saying.

The weather people do the same thing with cold they do with heat - with heat it is the "heat index" with cold it is the "wind chill" all a bunch of hooey but gets people to tune in.
Ed

[Arlington2]

We lived in retirement communities in Phoenix and Tucson areas in Arizona for many years and in Florida for many years. Enjoyed all. I played golf regularly at 105 degrees in Az and occasionally at 110, but limit it to 95 in Fl. Az heat is more insidious than Fl due to not recognizing dehydration that result every year in deaths of several canyon hikers. My allergies were worse in Az, and wife's are worse in Fl, but are kept in check with medications. Florida is preferred by us due to liking greenery better than desert and the Villages lifestyle is a deal maker. Pick your poison.

[Packer Fan]

So we are mainly here in the summer at this point. I don't get why people have an issue. No, you don't want to trim the bushes at 1 PM, but LOVE the heat when hanging out at the pool or even playing golf. Beats the heck out of the endless Wisconsin winters. April 30 next year I become a full time resident and I can't wait. Also, before 9 AM and After about 5 it is LOVELY. Temps are 70s and low 80s and there is almost always a breeze. This is NOT Miami.