[Buckeyephan]

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love living in The Villages except for one thing. This summer has made me completely miserable. This is our second summer here and I don't remember it being so hot and humid last summer. I feel like it's been Groundhog Day since mid-June. The highs, lows and humidity haven't varied much for three months. For the first time, I regret selling our home in Ohio. It doesn't bother my husband at all and he still plays pickleball, golf and softball in spite of the heat while I hibernate in the a/c. He's always willing to go to happy hour but I refuse when the temperature is in the mid-90s every day. If it's like this next summer, I plan to "couch surf" with my northern family and friends. Maybe some day I'll be able to eat breakfast on the lanai without being in a steam bath. Am I the only one who feels this way?

[applesoffh]

No, I don't think you're alone. This is our third summer here and it's definitely worse this year, when I had absolutely NO occasion to call my mom back in NYC and say it was cooler down here than up there. Haven't been in the pool, either, since it feels like bathwater to me. This, too, shall pass, and come January, February and March, this hot summer will all be forgotten.

[Rango]

Why do you think there are so many seasonal people?

[Bavarian]

First Summer here (just moved here last October) and we found the weather great. Spent time in pool when we could between Thunderstorms. I think Summer here is better than in MD, no mosquitos. It is going to be soon too cold for the pool without running heater. Keep putting off Solar Heat.

And I am not one to like the heat, but as long as I can go in the pool, it is great.

Now if we could only sell our house in Southern Maryland, we would be super happy.

[sunny46]

This is my 10 th summer here and it always i s miserable. Don't get me wrong, I am a southern gal, but this heat is so intense. The only problem is, once it gets cooler and you want to go somewhere, there are too many people here!

[pooh]

Been here 8 summers and find this one was most unusual....warm, wet and more humid more days than not. I, too, have been indoors more than outside.
At this point, I 'm longing for a cool breeze...

Fret not, there should be some weather improvement pretty soon. Seems like the nasty, hot, humid weather is around forever, but it's really only 3 to 4 months, and there is lots to do in air conditioning available for us.....though just hanging out at home, getting caught up on things isn't a bad thing either.

[billethkid]

Welcome to FL.
As has been said a million times it is what it is and most importantly what one makes of it.
FL beats the alternatives including the summers.
On average the past few years there have been more days over 90 during the summer in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains than in TV.
Over the last 10 ++ years we have acclimated. October to April are the most glorious months to be here.
The rest of the time it is warmer....but one learns to do what needs done outside before noon. And the weather after dinner is just fine for anything one wants to do.

Too many get AC-itis. Get outdoors....get in the shade....have a ceiling (or other types) fan....grab a beer.....and relax.

[Hancle704]

Been here for 17 plus years since retirement and for 3 back in the late 70's. A few observations. Yes it is hot and humid during the summer and the amount of rain seems cyclical. Some years more than others. There are a few things that are constant in Florida. The days will start getting shorter in September and evenings will be more pleasant. The love bugs will arrive in May and September. The snow birds will start their southern migration soon and head north around Easter. And finally only a few days with frost and no snow shoveling or salt and sand covering the roads. There are even days in fall & winter when you can enjoy the sun and swim. So all things considered, it is great to be here.

[Happinow]

I can agree that this summer has been a scorcher! I haven't tolerated it like I did the past 2 years. But, I have a hobby that I can do indoors and things to catch up on so all is well. I still believe there's nothing like having your coffee out on the lanai and feeling the rich sunshine on your skin. I'll take this over the snow any day.

[raynan]

I think it's been the worse one in the 4 years we've been here and my neighbor says it's her 12th summer here and is by far the worse one she remembers. They hopped onto a cheap cruise for some relief. The heat and humidity is the major topic of conversation in the clubs I belong to.

[janmcn]

No, next week will not be cooler. The first cool front of the season historically arrives in The Villages in mid-October, sometimes a little earlier or a little later. It is as predictable as the love bugs arriving in September and again in May.

[pbkmaine]

We get up at 7am and ride our bikes 3 miles to breakfast. The weather is nice at that hour. Into the pool at the hottest part of the day. Lie in the hammock at sunset and watch the colors of the sky. Love the summer here!

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by janmcn

No, next week will not be cooler. The first cool front of the season historically arrives in The Villages in mid-October, sometimes a little earlier or a little later. It is as predictable as the love bugs arriving in September and again in May.

You're right on....People shouldn't expect to move 1000 miles south and think the summers will be just like "back home".
I've heard people say that this is a hot summer. This is my 61st summer in Fla and I've never seen a cool one. Some are a few degrees cooler or hotter but who can tell the difference? I do know though as I get older I can take the heat and cold less than when younger.

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by pbkmaine

We get up at 7am and ride our bikes 3 miles to breakfast. The weather is nice at that hour. Into the pool at the hottest part of the day. Lie in the hammock at sunset and watch the colors of the sky. Love the summer here!

it's even better at 3 a.m.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Summers in Florida is why we are still Snowbirds and loving it. LOL