November 2022 Sunshine State Stats
Central Florida was impacted by Hurricane Nicole in November 2022. While Hurricane Nicole was a large storm in terms of physical size, its strength was low at a Category 1. SECO’s service territory experienced winds and increased rainfall from the late-season hurricane.
Daily high temperatures reached the high 80s at the beginning of the month before cooling into the low 70s. The average temperature for November 2022 was 71 degrees, which was 3 degrees lower than last month’s average. The average high was 79 degrees while the average low was 63 degrees.
The highest daily recorded temperature (data from the Leesburg KLEE weather station) in November was 89 degrees and the lowest 50 – the highest daily recorded temperature in October was 91 degrees and the lowest 50. Thanks in part to Hurricane Nicole, rainfall in November 2022 was slightly above the average of 2.53 inches to measure 2.88 inches.
Daily high temperatures reached over 80 degrees 19 days in November. The fall season brought a slight cooldown to daily temperatures.
December forecast:
Expect daily highs to begin cooling slightly in December to the low 80s and high 70s. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts winter temperatures will be between 1 to 4 degrees below average with the coldest temperatures arriving in January.
HVAC use may be starting to increase as evening and morning temperatures get colder. Your HVAC is likely the highest energy user in your home. Now is the time to schedule an HVAC tune up with a qualified technician to prepare to use “heat” mode. Read December SECO News to learn more.
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.
