[ft_chief]

Based on last summer, the heat was "on" from May through Oct. Hopefully, it won't be as long this year.

[Buzz123]

Yes, June, July, and August have extremely high temps, number-wise, but we just can't over emphasize the fact that there is no f-ing humidity. It is the humidity that takes it out out of you. So 80º in the humid states east of here will kill you faster than 100º in the desert. 80º to 90º here is very pleasant. 90º to about 110º, you'll be OK if you wear sun screen and drink the right amount of water. The right amount means don't over hydrate, but if you think you aren't thirsty, you are, so drink up. And watch the alcoholic beverages because even a beer dehydrates you enough to make you sick. But that's anywhere. Over 110º, use your head, and try to find some shade. But good luck with that.

People probably don't think about this, but it's a good idea to read up on desert survival. For instance, if your car breaks down, stay with it. Drink what water you have and don't ration it; stay in the shade of the car. And do not try to walk to find help. In Death Valley for instance, they always seem to find the bodies of people who thought they could walk to find help about eight miles from their car. You might want to learn how to make a simple solar still also; although the hole they dig in this example seems too big to me. I'd think the digging of one that big would take too much energy. Desert Survival: The Solar Still (DesertUSA)

[Buzz123]

BTW: I have green limbs and buds on my peach tree, and the irises are shooting up. I'm not planting termaters this year, but if I was going to the would have been in the ground right after V-D Day.

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by ft_chief

Based on last summer, the heat was "on" from May through Oct. Hopefully, it won't be as long this year.

It's always that long. We ALWAYS have unusually long summers, except in years when we have unusually short summers.

[brdd]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

Yes, June, July, and August have extremely high temps, number-wise, but we just can't over emphasize the fact that there is no f-ing humidity. It is the humidity that takes it out out of you. So 80º in the humid states east of here will kill you faster than 100º in the desert. 80º to 90º here is very pleasant. 90º to about 110º, you'll be OK if you wear sun screen and drink the right amount of water. The right amount means don't over hydrate, but if you think you aren't thirsty, you are, so drink up. And watch the alcoholic beverages because even a beer dehydrates you enough to make you sick. But that's anywhere. Over 110º, use your head, and try to find some shade. But good luck with that.

This is true. You would not appreciate a summer day in Minnesota when it is 90 degrees and high humidity. This would make you very uncomfortable, not to mention very sweaty.

[lvoc]

Ban Winter. The Nevada Legislature should pass a law that the temperature in Clark County must reach 70 everyday and no lows below 55.

About time the Legislature did something useful.

[lvoc]

Maybe we can outlaw selling thermometers with scales that go below 55.

[Willy702]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

Yes, June, July, and August have extremely high temps, number-wise, but we just can't over emphasize the fact that there is no f-ing humidity. It is the humidity that takes it out out of you. So 80º in the humid states east of here will kill you faster than 100º in the desert. 80º to 90º here is very pleasant. 90º to about 110º, you'll be OK if you wear sun screen and drink the right amount of water. The right amount means don't over hydrate, but if you think you aren't thirsty, you are, so drink up. And watch the alcoholic beverages because even a beer dehydrates you enough to make you sick. But that's anywhere. Over 110º, use your head, and try to find some shade. But good luck with that.

People probably don't think about this, but it's a good idea to read up on desert survival. For instance, if your car breaks down, stay with it. Drink what water you have and don't ration it; stay in the shade of the car. And do not try to walk to find help. In Death Valley for instance, they always seem to find the bodies of people who thought they could walk to find help about eight miles from their car. You might want to learn how to make a simple solar still also; although the hole they dig in this example seems too big to me. I'd think the digging of one that big would take too much energy. Desert Survival: The Solar Still (DesertUSA)

Come on Buzz, up to 110 its ok? And 80 in typical eastern humidity is nothing like 100 dry degrees. 88 degrees with 70% humidity equals a 100 heat index. Heat index can't really become an issue until it gets to 85 degrees. Most people certainly don't like the feeling of a humid heat, but only on the worst days back east is the heat really comparable to the daily heat in the desert.

This is one of those subjects where people would rather exaggerate or ignore the truth than deal with reality. The key to surviving it is to be around for awhile. Where its really hard are the people who come out to visit in June or July from California. If your body is used to 70 to 85 degree days, 105 is something completely different. If you have been living through the 70s then the 80s then the 90s then 105 isn't terrible, but you still probably won't want to stay outside in it any longer than you have to.

The worst part of Vegas for me were the evenings. Don't let anyone fool you, it doesn't really cool off until around midnight and then its rather modest cooling. You will just have to get used to every time you open the door even at night its hot outside. Some people don't mind that, but its definitely the biggest adjustment. Early to mid-mornings are somewhat bearable, but its still warm. You really have to finish things like mowing a lawn or going for a vigorous walk by 10am.

As for length of summer, its not consistently bad most years until about the 2nd week of June and the heat breaks somewhat around Labor Day. There are a few slightly cooler days due to rain, but its almost unbroken heat otherwise for almost 3 months. You still get 90 degree days in September and May, but they rarely feel unbearable as it still cools off some at night. The worst heat is almost always right around 4th of July, its amazing how many tourists want to visit and watch outdoor fireworks shows.

[Clarkcty]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

BTW: I have green limbs and buds on my peach tree, and the irises are shooting up. I'm not planting termaters this year, but if I was going to the would have been in the ground right after V-D Day.

I've taken off the protective burlap on the delicate plants on my yard. Pear, Palo Verde and Chaste trees will soon have buds sprouting, same with the Lantanas.

[Kaleidoscopic Chicken]

Summer is from May to late October. That's the way it feels to me. When it's continually hot, it's all the same, endless heat.