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May 2021 Sunshine State Stats

May 2021 weather was a study in extremes – the highest daily temperature measured in at 94 degrees, while the lowest temperature came in at 58 degrees. Daily high temps ranged between 94 and 74 degrees, and daily low temps spanned from 74 degrees to 58 degrees. While May was extremely dry with rainfall of only 1.01 inches, which is more than 3 inches below average, the first named storm – Tropical Storm Ana – was named on May 22 before the official beginning of hurricane season.

 

May 2021 Sunshine State Stats temperatures

 

Hotter temperatures are here to stay. Eleven days in May the high reached 90 degrees or over. Members may notice an increase in their May electric usage due to the higher temperatures during the day that stretch into the evening, and little rain to bring the temperature down.

 

For May 2021 the average temperature was 78 degrees, which was the same as the average temperature in May 2020. The average high temperature was 88 degrees, and the average low temperature was 67.

 

Again, members may see an increase in their energy usage for May 2021. Both the average monthly temperature and average low and high temperatures have increased from April 2021. The average temperature is up 7 degrees, while the average low is up 6 degrees, and the average high is up 7 degrees. Hotter temperatures mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time to keep the temperatures cool inside. Daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage. The highest daily temperature fluctuation in May was 26 degrees.

 

June forecast:

 

Florida’s rainy season typically begins in June and this year is no exception. Expect almost daily afternoon thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning. The Central Florida area received almost 3 inches of rain early in the month. Thunderstorms will continue throughout June. Daily highs will reach 90 degrees and above with lows in the 70s.

 

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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 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Will the adage prove true? Let’s hope the above average April 2021 showers will bring May flowers. April 2021 brought both rain and hot temperatures to Central Florida. Temperatures reached as high as 90 degrees and as low as 45 degrees. The month ended with an eight-day streak of high temperatures that reached over 80 degrees. In total, 21 days in the month reached above 80 degrees and 2 of these days the temperature reached 90.

 

April 2021 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

Hotter temperatures are just over the horizon. Members may notice an increase in their April electric usage due to cooling needs increasing to combat hotter daily and nightly temps.

 

For April 2021 the average temperature was a comfortable 71 degrees, which is 4 degrees lower than the average temperature in April 2020. The highest recorded temperature was 90 degrees and the lowest recorded was 45 degrees. The average high temperature was 81 degrees, and the average low temperature was 61.

 

Average April rainfall is 2.8 inches, April 2021 was much higher at 6.08 inches. Comparatively, precipitation in April 2020 was lower at 2.92 which is closer to the normal average.

 

Again, members may see an increase in their energy usage for April 2021. Central Florida is entering into the late spring and summer months. Hotter temperatures mean HVACs will run for longer periods of time to keep the temperatures cool inside. Daily temperature fluctuations also increase HVAC usage. The highest daily temperature fluctuation in April was 28 degrees.

 

May forecast:

 

The forecast for May 2021 includes mostly sunny days with intermittent chances of daily thunderstorms. Expect highs in the 90s with lows in the high 60s to low 70s.

 

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 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Spring officially arrived in Central Florida in March 2021. Temperatures fluctuated from the high 80s to the low to mid-40s. The month ended with an eight-day streak of high temperatures that reached into the 80s. In total, 18 days in the month reached above 80 degrees. Members may notice an increase in their March electric usage due to heating and cooling needs during the month.

 

March 2021 Sunshine State Stats temperatures

 

For March 2021 the average temperature was a comfortable 69 degrees, which is 5 degrees lower than the average temperature in March 2020. The highest recorded temperature was 89 degrees and the lowest recorded was 44 degrees. The average high temperature was 79 degrees, and the average low temperature was 59.

 

Rainfall for March 2021 was below the average of 4.03 inches with only 1.42 inches for the month. Precipitation in March 2021 is higher than last year’s total of only .23 inches.

 

Again, members may see an increase in their energy usage for March 2021. Central Florida is experiencing more days that reached highs of over 80 degrees. Daily temperature fluctuations mean members used their HVACs to cool their homes during the day and for heat after the sun went down. The highest daily temperature fluctuation was 26 degrees.

 

April forecast:

 

Expect sunny days in April 2021 with little chance of rain. The weather forecast calls for highs in the 80s and low 90s with lows in the 50s and 60s.

 

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 2021 Sunshine State Stats

Central Florida weather in February 2021 included some of the lowest and highest temperatures of the 2020 – 2021 winter season. Residents donned heavy winter coats in the beginning of the month and flip-flops by month’s end. High temperatures reached 80 degrees or above 13 days in the month with low daily temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Members may notice an increase in their February electric usage due to heating and cooling needs during the month.

 

SECO Energy February 2021 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

For February 2021 the average temperature was a comfortable 66 degrees, which is the same average temperature in February 2020. The highest recorded temperature was 87 degrees and the lowest recorded was 36 degrees. The average high temperature was 76 degrees, and the average low temperature was 55.

 

Average rainfall in February is just under 3 inches. February 2021 rainfall was higher than average at 3.2 inches for the month. In February 2020, rainfall measured lower at 2.1 inches.

 

Again, members may see an increase in their energy usage for February 2021. Daily temperature fluctuations mean members used their HVACs to cool their homes during the day and for heat after the sun went down. The highest daily temperature fluctuation was 30 degrees.

 

March forecast:

 

The March 2021 forecast boasts beautiful Florida spring weather with high temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s and low temperatures in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Expect mostly sunny days with the best chance for rain early in the month.

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the average temperature for March will be 69 degrees, which is 2 degrees above average. Rainfall is expected to be slightly 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.

January 2021 Sunshine State Stats

January 2021 weather was a mix of hot and cold. Mother Nature kept us guessing with high daily temperatures in the 80s and low daily temps in the 30s. Members may notice an increase in their January electric usage due to heating and cooling needs during the month.

 

January 2021 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

For January 2021 the average temperature was a balmy 60 degrees, which is 4 degrees lower than the average temperature of 64 degrees in January 2020. Four days in the month reached 80 degrees or over, while two days dipped into the 30s. The highest recorded temperature was 82 degrees and the lowest recorded was 38 degrees. The average high temperature was 70 degrees and the average low temperature was 49.

 

Average rainfall in January is just over 3 inches. January 2021 rainfall was lower than average at only 1.04 inches for the month. In January 2020, rainfall measured less than .5 inches.

 

Again, members may see an increase in their energy usage for January 2021. Daily temperature fluctuations mean members used their HVACs to cool their homes during the day and for heat after the sun went down. The highest daily temperature fluctuation was 31 degrees.

 

February forecast:

 

The February 2021 forecast calls for high temperatures in the low to mid 70s and low temperatures to drop into the high 30s and low 40s. Temperatures may drop into freezing during the first week of the month. The best chance for rain is the first half of the month. Expect morning showers and partly cloudy days.

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts above-average temperatures for February with below-average rainfall.

 

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.

Sunshine State Stats December 2020

Happy New Year! There was no white Christmas in Florida for December 2020, but the temperatures were chilly dipping into the low 30s. Central Florida closed out 2020 with sun, cool morning temperatures and lower than average rainfall for December.

 

December 2020 Sunshine State Stats temps details

 

For December 2020 the average temperature was a cool 58 degrees, which 8 degrees lower than the average temperature of 66 degrees in December 2019. Thus, electric usage in December may be higher than last year due to heating needs. Two days in the month reached 80 degrees or over, while 5 days dipped into the 30s. The highest recorded temperature was 81 degrees and the lowest recorded temperature was 34 degrees. The average high temperature was 69 degrees and the average low temperature was 47 degrees.

 

Rainfall was lower than average at only .9 inches for the month. In December 2019, rainfall measured 3.7 inches.

 

Again, members may see an increase in their energy usage for December 2020. With temperatures fluctuating between low 80s and high 70s to 30s and 40s at night and in the early morning hours, members used their HVACs to cool during the day and for heat after the sun went down.

 

January forecast:

 

The January 2021 forecast calls for cool temperatures with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s and 40s. Expect plenty of sunny days with the best chance of rain during the second week of the month.

 

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, winter and spring in Florida will be gorgeous! Expect normal precipitation and an average temperature of 58 – only 2 degrees below average in January. The average temperature is forecast at 4 degrees above average at 65 in February, with below-average rainfall expected. March is forecast to be warm with an average temperature of 69, which is 2 degrees above average, and rainfall is forecast to be slightly below average.

 

When was the last time your HVAC was serviced? If it’s been more than 6 months, consider scheduling an HVAC tune-up. Regular maintenance helps your unit run more efficiently, increases the unit’s lifespan and can diagnose small issues before they become bigger problems.

 

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.

Sunshine State Stats November 2020

November 2020 weather was warm with slightly fall-like temperatures in the early morning hours. The average temperature was a comfortable 72 degrees, which was 5 degrees higher than the average temperature of 67 degrees in November 2019. Sixteen days in the month reached 80 degrees or over. The highest recorded temperature was 86 degrees and the lowest recorded temperature was 52 degrees. The average high temperature was 80 degrees and the average low temperature was 63 degrees.

 

November 2020 Sunshine State Stats temperatures

 

Central Floridians experienced cooler temperatures in the low to mid-50s early and later in the month. Rainfall was higher than average at 4.22 inches for the month due in part to Tropical Storm Eta. The average rainfall for November is 2.5 inches. Rainfall in November 2019 was only 1.2 inches.

 

SECO Energy’s service area received its first tropical storm activity of 2020 when Tropical Storm Eta brought heavy rains and winds to the area on November 12. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season broke records with the most named storms in the year. Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on November 30.

 

December forecast:

 

The December 2020 forecast calls for a cold snap the first week of the month with temperatures dipping into the 30s. High temperatures are forecast in the low 60s to 70s with low temperatures in the mid 40s. Expect a traditional Florida Christmas with temperatures in the high 60s during the day and mid 40s at night.

 

Before winter temperatures arrive, consider scheduling an HVAC tune-up. Regular maintenance helps your unit run more efficiently and can diagnose small issues before they become bigger problems.

 

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.

Sunshine State Stats October 2020

October 2020 was the first full month of fall in Central Florida, but the weather was decidedly summer-like for the month. Nine days in the month reached 90 degrees or over and twenty days topped over 80 degrees. The average high was 87 degrees and the average low was 71. The highest recorded temperature of the month was 93 while the lowest recorded was 58 degrees. The average temperature came in at 79 degrees, a little bit lower than the average temperature of 81 degrees in October 2019.

 

Sunshine State Stats October 2020 temperature details

 

Central Floridians were treated to cooler morning temperatures early and later in the month to remind us that fall is here. Rainfall was higher at 2.46 inches compared to only 1.3 inches last October.

 

October 2020 saw a Blue Moon on Halloween night. The last time there was a full moon on Halloween was in 1944. With the unprecedented happenings in 2020, you can add 13 full moons as another oddity for the year.

 

We are nearing the end of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season on November 30. As of November 2, Hurricane Eta is threatening the northeastern coast of Nicaragua and is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, November 3, potentially as a strong hurricane. Remember to keep your hurricane supplies stocked and ready in case a late-season storm heads our way.

 

November forecast:

 

The November forecast shows slightly cooler weather for Central Florida with highs in the mid 80s with a cool down to the mid 70s closer to Thanksgiving. Look for sunny days with lows that dip into the 40s at night.

 

Before winter temperatures arrive, consider scheduling an HVAC tune-up. Regular maintenance helps your unit run more efficiently and can diagnose small issues before they become bigger problems.

 

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.

Sunshine State Stats September 2020

The hot summer temperatures continued through most of September 2020 with 17 days of the month reaching over 90 degrees. The average high was 90 degrees and the average low was 74. The highest recorded temperature of the month was 95 while the lowest recorded was 62 degrees. The average temperature was 82 degrees, a little bit lower than the average temperature of 83.4 degrees in September 2019.

 

September 2020 Sunshine State Stats temps

 

A late-September cold snap teased Central Floridians that fall-like temperatures are on the way. The last day of the month, the high temperature was a lovely 79 degrees with a low of 62 degrees. Rainfall was higher at 5.53 inches compared to only 2.1 inches last September.

 

The tropics were especially active with ten named storms churning in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico during September. Thus far in Central Florida, we are largely unaffected by tropical storms or hurricanes this season. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is still an active one. Keep your hurricane supplies stocked and ready in case a late-season storm heads our way.

 

October forecast:

 

The October forecast shows slightly cooler weather for Central Florida with highs in the low to mid 80s. Early morning and evening temperatures will be in the mid-70s to low-60s. It looks like we may have a rainy October that will usher in a cooler November.

 

Before winter temperatures arrive, consider scheduling an HVAC tune-up. Regular maintenance helps your unit run more efficiently and can diagnose small problems before they become bigger problems.

 

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.

Sunshine State Stats April 2020

April was another warm month for Central Florida. The average temperature was 75.1 degrees which is 1.6 degrees warmer than the average April temperature. The lows dipped down to 55 degrees early in the month, and later the high peaked at 92 degrees three straight days and again on the 19th.

 

Sunshine State Stats April 2020 breakdown

 

The average high temperature was 84.77 degrees in April 2020 compared to 82.8 degrees in 2019, while the average low temperature was 65.5 degrees in 2020 versus 62.13 degrees during April 2019.

 

It was a warmer April than normal, but we received nearly the same amount of rain as last April. April typically produces a little over 2.8 inches of precipitation, and 2020 provided just above that at 2.92 inches.

 

April weather was warmer than last year while most of the executive orders that we saw take effect in March were still in place due to the COVID-19 situation. The Coronavirus continues to be on the forefront and influences the day-to-day activity for many Floridians. This will continue to have an impact on electric use due to families being home more throughout the day.

 

Did you know that increased heat from the sun does not necessarily equate to more solar production? Solar performs optimally at ≤77 degrees ambient air temperature. For every 3 degree rise above 77 degree you can see as much as a 1% decrease in production.

 

May temperatures normally average 78.8 degrees with precipitation averaging just over four inches for the month. The trend so far this year has been on the warmer side. SECO Energy is wishing you a healthy and blessed month of 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.