June 2022 Sunshine State Stats
June 2022 was hot, hot, HOT! The average temperature for the month was 83 degrees, which was 4 degrees warmer than last month’s average. The average high was 92 degrees while the average low was 73 degrees.
The highest daily recorded temperature (data from the Leesburg KLEE weather station) in June was 98 degrees and the lowest was 69 – the highest recorded daily temperature in May 2022 was 92 degrees and the lowest recorded daily temperature was 59. Parts of SECO Energy’s service area experienced heavy rain and winds in June while others stayed relatively dry. Rainfall measured 3.2 inches in June 2022, which is almost 3 inches below average.
Daily temperatures over 90 degrees were the norm for June – 26 days of the month the daily high temp reached 90 or higher. Summer temperatures are here to stay in Central Florida. Through September and into October, expect daily highs to reach into the 90s with lows in the 60s and 70s.
Atlantic hurricane season lasts through November 30. The Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project team updated its 2022 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. According to these experts, expect well-above-average tropical storm and hurricane activity this season. For 2022, 20 named storms are predicted compared to the average of 14.4 named storms between 1991 and 2020. Now is the time to have a plan in place for hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching to prepare. Read our Hurricane Handbook to learn more about what to do before, during and after a tropical storm or hurricane.
July forecast:
Daily high temperatures will reach into the 90s for July 2022. Expect almost daily thunderstorms during the first half of the month. Energy consumption increases in the summer months.
The EIA calculates the highest amount of electricity consumed in the U.S. is attributed to HVAC use. For Floridians, HVAC use is a longer span (typically early spring to late fall) than in other parts of the country and runs more frequently. It is likely the highest energy user in your home. Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher in the summer – every degree lower than 78 will increase your monthly bill by 6 to 8%.
To check historical usage, log into SmartHub to view past bills and consumption charts. If your usage is high, SECO offers several energy-efficiency tools to help you identify energy wasters. Take the Home Energy Assessment to receive a detailed email tailored to your home’s features and lifestyle. The energy-saving advice will provide low-cost ways to decrease your usage – and your electric bill.
To easily calculate how much energy your appliances, lighting, electronic devices, and other energy-using items in your home consume, use the Energy Estimator.
