In June 2013, we had a total of 1.18 inches of precipitation.
In June 2023, we had a total of 4.5 inches of precipitation.
No data yet for July 2023, but I’m guessing it will shake out to be more of the same. The pool water temperature has dropped from 84°F to 80°F. Four degrees doesn’t sound like much, but I got in yesterday and it was COLD! 🥶
No swimming after the sun goes down.
I’ve had a pool for the majority of the time I’ve been a homeowner. We would oftentimes swim after dark and loved the peaceful feeling of floating around with only the pool lights. Without the warming sun, it’s simply too cold for that so far this summer. Not only that, but Perry hasn’t gotten around to hanging the outside lights there yet either.
Sitting outside after dark is comfortable…
…at least when it’s not raining.
It’s an El Niño year and meteorologists say that’s means it could really heat up for the remainder of the season. In the past, El Niño has led to record highs like in 1998 and 2016. It also indicates we can expect cold, wet conditions this winter, but that’s a post for another day.
Today I Learned: Women are 2x as likely as men to have insomnia.