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May 2022 Sunshine State Stats

Summer-like heat and heavy rainfall arrived in Central Florida in May 2022. The average temperature for the month was 79 degrees, which was 6 degrees warmer than last month’s average. The average high was 88 degrees while the average low was 69 degrees.

 

May 2022 Sunshine State Stats temperatures

 

The highest daily recorded temperature in May was 92 degrees and the lowest was 59 – the highest recorded daily temperature in April 2022 was 90 degrees and the lowest recorded daily temperature was 45. May was soggy with higher-than-average rainfall that totaled 8.29 inches, which was over 4 inches above average.

 

High daily temperatures remained near 90 degrees for most of the month. Every day this month reached over 80 degrees – with 11 days over 90 degrees. Summer temperatures are starting to be in full swing, expect daily highs in the 80s, 90s and above. Temperatures at night and early morning are warming up, too. Thirty days in the month the low temperature reached into the 60s and 70s.

 

Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 with potential tropical storm activity In the Gulf of Mexico. Now is the time to have a plan in place for hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching our shores to prepare. Read our Hurricane Handbook to learn more about what to do before, during and after a tropical storm or hurricane.

 

June forecast:

 

Daily high temperatures will soar over 80 degrees and into the 90s for June 2022. The best chance for rain is early to mid-month. Members may notice an increase in their monthly energy usage during the summer months. HVAC use is the highest percentage of energy use in Central Florida homes. 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%.

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a hot and dry June with an average temperature of 82 degrees, which is above average. Rainfall is predicted to be below average.

 

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.

 

April 2022 Sunshine State Stats

The weather warmed up in Central Florida in April 2022. The average temperature for the month was 73 degrees, which was 3 degrees warmer than last month’s average. The average high was 83 degrees while the average low was 63 degrees.

 

Sunshine State Stats April 2022 temps

 

The highest daily recorded temperature in April was 90 degrees and the lowest was 45 – the highest recorded daily temperature in March 2022 was 89 degrees and the lowest recorded daily temperature was 36. April was a bit dryer than average with 2.26 inches of rainfall – or half an inch lower than the monthly average.

 

High temperatures reached into the 90s in April 2022. Twenty-four days in the month reached over 80 degrees – with summer approaching, expect daily highs in the 80s, 90s and above. Temperatures at night and early morning are warming up, too. Twenty-five days in the month the low temperature reached into the 60s and 70s.

 

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The last seven hurricane seasons have seen a tropical storm or hurricane form in May. Now is the time to begin planning for the upcoming hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching our shores to prepare. Read our Hurricane Handbook to learn more about what to do before, during and after a tropical storm or hurricane.

 

May forecast:

 

Daily high temperatures will soar over 80 degrees and into the 90s for May 2022. The best chance for rain is early in the month. Members may notice an increase in their April energy usage if they used air conditioning to combat the daily high temperatures during the month.

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warm May with an average temperature of 76 degrees, which is average for our area. Rainfall is predicted to be above average in May.

 

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.

 

March 2022 Sunshine State Stats

Spring, sunshine and warmer days arrived in March 2022 after a winter with temperatures that measured below average. The average temperature for the month was 70 degrees, which was 6 degrees warmer than last month’s average. The average high was 81 degrees while the average low was 59 degrees.

 

Sunshine State Stats temps March 2022

 

The highest daily recorded temperature in March was 89 degrees and the lowest was 36 – the highest recorded daily temperature in February 2022 was 88 degrees and the lowest recorded daily temperature was 39. March was soggy with 6.36 inches of rainfall – over 2 inches above the month average.

 

March’s daily temperature fluctuations were extreme. The monthly difference from the average high to the average low was 22 degrees. The highest daily temperature fluctuation was 32 degrees. Nineteen days in the month reached over 80 degrees for the high daily temperature, while low temperatures dropped into the 40s and 50s.

 

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The last seven hurricane seasons have seen a tropical storm or hurricane form in May. Now is the time to begin planning for the upcoming hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching our shores to prepare.

 

April forecast:

 

Daily temperatures are warming up, members should expect temperatures to reach into the 80s and possibly low 90s throughout the month. Members may notice an increase in their March energy usage if they used air conditioning to combat the daily high temperatures during the month.

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warm April with an average temperature of 71 degrees, which is average. Rainfall will be less than average at 4 inches.

 

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.

 

February 2022 Sunshine State Stats

Warmer temperatures appeared in February 2022 after January’s below-freezing cold snap. The average temperature for the month was 64 degrees, which was 2 degrees cooler than last month’s average. The average high was 75 degrees while the average low was 53 degrees.

 

Sunshine State Stats February 2022 temps

 

The highest daily recorded temperature in February was 88 degrees and the lowest was 39 – the highest recorded temperature was 85 in January 2022, while the lowest recorded temperature was 32. February saw little rainfall, only 0.7 inches while the average rainfall in February is 2.87 inches.

 

February’s daily temperature fluctuations were extreme. The monthly difference from the average high to the average low was 22 degrees. The highest daily temperature fluctuation was 32 degrees. Twelve days in the month reached over 80 degrees, while the low temperature dropped into the 30s and 40s during ten days in February.

 

January 2022 temperatures were unseasonably cold in Central Florida. Nighttime temperatures in February 2022 were cold and daytime temperatures were very warm. Members may notice an increase in their February energy usage if they used both air conditioning and heating during the month.

 

March forecast:

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warm March with an average temperature of 71 degrees, which is 4 degrees warmer than average. Rainfall will be scarce – only 1 inch, which is 2 inches below average for the month. Expect daily high temps of 80 degrees or more with lows in the 50s.

 

Now’s the time to schedule an HVAC service check before summer heats up. A well-maintained HVAC system runs more efficiently and helps you avoid unexpected downtime and repair costs. Read December 2021 SECO News to learn more about scheduling an HVAC service.

 

 

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.

 

December 2021 Sunshine State Stats

December 2021 weather brought lots of sunshine, little rain and no snow for Christmas in Central Florida. The average temperature for the month was 70 degrees, which was 4 degrees warmer than the average temp in November 2021, and a whopping 12 degrees warmer than the average temp in December 2020. The average high temperature was 80 degrees while the average low was 59.

 

 

The highest daily recorded temperature in December was 85 degrees and the lowest was 45 – both the highest and lowest recorded temps were the same as November 2021. Rainfall decreased this month to 1.86 inches and is below December’s average of 3.19 inches.

 

In December 2021, 18 days of the month the daily hig temperature reached 80 degrees or over. Evenings and mornings were cool with lows that averaged in the 50s and 60s with some extremes into the 40s.

 

Members may notice their energy usage for December 2021 increase from November 2021 if the warmer daily temps and cooler night and mornings had you running both cooling and heating during the month. Daily temperature fluctuations, along with Florida’s humidity mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time and more frequently to keep temperatures stable inside the home. Wide daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage. In December 2021, the largest daily temperature fluctuation was 29 degrees.

 

January forecast:

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts winter in Florida will be colder than usual. Prepare for cold or freezing temperatures in January and into early February. Precipitation will also be above average.

 

With temperatures running colder than average, your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) unit may run longer and more frequently this year than in previous years. Now is the time to schedule an HVAC service call with a licensed technician. Read December 2021 SECO News to learn more about scheduling a winter HVAC service.

 

For January 2021, The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the temperature will average 55 degrees for the month, which is 5 degrees below average. Precipitation is forecast to be 2.5 inches for the month, which is average. 3 inches above average. Look for the month to start off warm with daily highs in the low 80s. A cold front in the second week of January brings temperatures down. Lows will dip into the 50s and 40s.

 

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.

 

November 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Central Florida felt its first winter-like temperatures in November 2021. The average high temperature reached 76 degrees, while the average low reached only 56 degrees. The average temperature for the month was a cool 66 degrees which is 12 degrees lower than the previous month.

 

November 2021 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

In November 2021, the highest daily temperature recorded was 85 degrees, which is 10 degrees lower than the highest recorded temp in October 2021. The lowest recorded temperature this month was 45 degrees, which is 12 degrees lower than the lowest temp recorded in October 2021. Rainfall increased this month to measure 3.61 inches and is above November’s average of 2.53 inches.

 

The Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on November 30, with Central Florida remaining unscathed for the season.

 

Members may notice their energy usage for November 2021 increase slightly from October 2021 if you’re running the heat on chilly mornings/evenings. Daily temperatures that reach into the 80s and chilly mornings in the 40s, along with Florida’s humidity mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time and more frequently to keep temperatures stable inside the home. Wide daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage. In November 2021, the largest daily temperature fluctuation was 30 degrees.

 

December forecast:

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts winter in Florida will be colder than usual. Prepare for the most frigid temperatures to begin in mid-December and continue into early February. Precipitation will also be above average.

 

With temperatures running colder than average, your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) unit may run longer and more frequently this year than in previous years. Now is the time to schedule an HVAC service call with a licensed technician. Read December 2021 SECO News to learn more about scheduling a winter HVAC service.

 

For December 2021, The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the temperature will average 62 degrees for the month, which is 1 degree below average. Precipitation is forecast to be 3 inches above average. Look for daily highs in the low 80s to low 70s with lows dipping into the low 50s.

 

Take the bite out of damaging surges and spikes with SECO Energy’s Surge MitiGator surge protection. Our meter-based surge arrester protects large appliances by reducing surges BEFORE they enter the meter. Learn more about the Surge MitiGator.

 

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.

 

September 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Fall arrived in September 2021 and temperatures began to cool off slightly. Don’t get out your heavy jacket yet. Winter temperatures are still months away and daily highs are still hitting over 90 degrees.

 

September 2021 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

In September 2021, the highest daily temperature recorded was 95 degrees, which is 4 degrees lower than the highest recorded temp in August 2021. The lowest recorded temperature this month was 67 degrees, which 6 degrees lower than the lowest temp recorded in August 2021. Rainfall increased from last month by a very small amount to measure 4.9 inches and is below September’s average of 5.76 inches.

 

September is the peak of hurricane season, while the month was active with tropical storm and hurricane activity, Central Florida remained clear of named-storm activity. As a reminder, the Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30. It is best to remain vigilant and prepared in the event a late-season tropical storm or hurricane turns our way before the end of the season.

 

For September 2021 the average temperature was 83 degrees, which is one degree higher than the average temperature in September 2020. The average high temperature in September 2021 was 91 degrees, and the average low temperature was 74.

 

Although the average monthly temperature and average low and high temperatures have decreased slightly from August 2021, daily temperatures are still warm. Members may notice their energy usage for September 2021 will be similar to their usage from August 2021. Warm daily temperatures and Florida’s humidity mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time and more frequently to keep the temperatures cool inside. Daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage.

 

October forecast:

 

The October forecast shows a slight cool down in daily high temperatures to the high 80s and low 90s. Lows will be in the high 60s and low 70s. The rainy season is coming to a close, the best chance for rain is the possibility of scattered thunderstorms that bring lightning and wind during the first half of the month.

 

Take the bite out of damaging surges and spikes with SECO Energy’s Surge MitiGator surge protection. Our meter-based surge arrester protects large appliances by reducing surges BEFORE they enter the meter. Learn more about the Surge MitiGator.

 

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.

 

August 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Hot summer temperatures continued in August 2021 as the highest daily temperature recorded was 99 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature for the month was 73 degrees. Rainfall decreased from last month to measure 4.8 and is below August’s average of 7.76 inches.

 

August 2021 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

During August’s 31 days, 24 of those reached a high temp of over 90 degrees. Because of the increased temperatures, members will likely notice an increase in their August electric usage.

 

For August 2021 the average temperature was 85 degrees, which is one degree higher than the average temperature in August 2020. The average high temperature in August 2021 was 93 degrees, and the average low temperature was 77.

 

Both the average monthly temperature and average low and high temperatures have increased from July 2021. Again, members will likely see an increase in their energy usage for August 2021. Hotter temperatures and increased humidity mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time and more frequently to keep the temperatures cool inside. Daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage.

 

September forecast:

 

September is the peak of hurricane season. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a tropical storm threat September 8 – 12. Daily highs will reach into the 90s with lows in the 70s with the chance of scattered thunderstorms that bring rain, lightning and wind during the middle of the month.

 

Take the bite out of damaging surges and spikes with SECO Energy’s Surge MitiGator surge protection. Our meter-based surge arrester protects large appliances by reducing surges BEFORE they enter the meter. Learn more about the Surge MitiGator. In September, members enrolled in surge protection are entered in a drawing to win a portable generator each month. Enroll today for the chance to win!

 

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.

 

July 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Mother Nature increased both the daily temperatures and precipitation in July 2021. The highest daily temperature measured in at 98 degrees, and the lowest temperature came in at 72 degrees. Tropical Storm Elsa brought heavy rain, winds, tornado warnings and watches to our area on July 6th and 7th for our first test of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.

 

July 2021 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

July was seasonably hot with afternoon thunderstorms occurring almost daily. During July’s 31 days, 24 of those reached a high temp of over 90 degrees. Because of the increased temperatures, members will likely notice an increase in their July electric usage.

 

For July 2021 the average temperature was 83 degrees, which was the same as the average temperature in July 2020. The average high temperature in July 2021 was 91 degrees, and the average low temperature was 75. Total precipitation this month measured 8.4 inches compared to 4.6 inches in July last year.

 

Both the average monthly temperature and average low and high temperatures have increased from June 2021. Again, members will likely see an increase in their energy usage for July 2021. Hotter temperatures and increased humidity mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time and more frequently to keep the temperatures cool inside. Daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage.

 

August forecast:

 

The threat of tropical storms and hurricanes increases as we enter August, and the threat peaks in September. Expect rain – our rainy season continues through September with daily thunderstorms that bring rain, lightning and wind. Daily highs will reach 90 degrees and above with lows in the 70s.

 

Take the bite out of damaging surges and spikes with SECO Energy’s Surge MitiGator surge protection. Our meter-based surge arrester protects large appliances by reducing surges BEFORE they enter the meter. Learn more about the Surge MitiGator. In August and September, members enrolled in surge protection are entered in a drawing to win a portable generator each month. Enroll today for the chance to win!

 

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.

June 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Precipitation in June 2021 was higher than average leading to a soggy but hot month. The highest daily temperature measured in at 94 degrees, and the lowest temperature came in at 67 degrees. While June 1, 2021, is the official start of Atlantic hurricane season, our area was left unscathed by tropical storms or hurricanes this month (though Elsa changed that in early July).

 

June 2021 Sunshine State Stats temperatures

 

June was also the official start of summer and the hot temperatures and daily afternoon thunderstorms have arrived. High temps reached over 90 degrees 16 days this month. Members will likely notice an increase in their June electric usage due to the higher temperatures during the day that stretch into the evening.

 

For June 2021 the average temperature was 82 degrees, which was the same as the average temperature in June 2020. The average high temperature was 90 degrees, and the average low temperature was 73. Total precipitation this month measured 8.6 inches compared to 6.1 inches in June last year. The average rainfall in June is 6.13 inches.

 

Again, members will likely see an increase in their energy usage for June 2021. Both the average monthly temperature and average low and high temperatures have increased from May 2021. Both the average temperature and the average low temperature are 4 degrees, and the average high is up 2 degrees. Hotter temperatures mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time and more frequently to keep the temperatures cool inside. Daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage. The highest daily temperature fluctuation in June was 24 degrees.

 

July forecast:

 

Florida’s rainy season continues into September with almost daily thunderstorms that bring rain, lightning and wind. Daily highs will reach 90 degrees and above with lows in the 70s.

 

Take the bite out of damaging surges and spikes with SECO Energy’s Surge MitiGator surge protection. Our meter-based surge arrester protects large appliances by reducing surges BEFORE they enter the meter. Learn more about the Surge MitiGator. In August and September, members enrolled in surge protection are entered in a drawing to win a portable generator each month. Enroll today for the chance to win!

 

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.