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May 2024 Sunshine State Stats

In May 2024, the average high and low temperatures rose 9 degrees from last month while rainfall and thunderstorm activity increased substantially across Central Florida. The month’s average high temperature was 91 degrees, and the average low was 71 degrees, measurements that were 3 and 2 degrees higher, respectively, than the “normal” averages as recorded at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE). The month’s highest temperature reached 96 degrees on the 29th and the lowest temperature was recorded on the 1st and 21st, when the mercury fell to 66 degrees.

May 2024 Sunshine State Stats

Reported rainfall in May totaled 4.94 inches, .81 inch higher than “normal,” and a significant increase from the 1.88-inch total of April. Measurable rainfall occurred on just 8 days, between May 11 and 20; the rainiest day was May 18, when 1.58 inches fell. 

 

Thunderstorm activity within a 20-mile radius of Leesburg International Airport increased substantially.  WeatherSentry detected 6,191 cloud-to-ground strikes in May, versus 602 in April. May 11, 14, and 18 were the most active lightning strike days recorded in the month.

 

 

Lightning Archive Report – 20-mile radius from Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) 

Data and charts provided by weathersentry.dtn.com 

 

Cloud to Ground Lightning – May 2024

Cloud to Ground Lightning – May 1-15, 2024 (3176 strikes) 

 

 

Cloud to Ground Lightning late May 2024

Cloud to Ground Lightning – May 16-31, 2024 (3015 strikes) 

 

 

Florida residents know that thunderstorm activity will maintain a steady presence in Central Florida’s summer weather, and SECO Energy reminds members to take shelter quickly if a thunderstorm approaches. Stay connected to SECO’s StormCenter for updates on outages and restoration progress. SECO offers a meter-based surge arrester designed to protect large appliances (motors and compressors) by reducing surges at the meter BEFORE they enter the home. Members can lease or purchase the Surge MitiGator surge protection program by filling out a contact form.

 

HVAC is the largest energy user in Central Florida homes, accounting for an average of 35 to 40% of kWh usage. As daytime temperatures rise into the 90s, many households may notice an increase in energy costs. Be sure to check your thermostat settings to properly update them for these warmer months. The energy-efficient thermostat setting during hotter months is 78 degrees.

 

June forecast from The Old Farmer’s Almanac:

The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather outlook for June 2024 predicts mild temperatures with isolated thunderstorms in the first eleven days, followed by a week of sunny and warm conditions. The period between June 19 and 30 is projected to bring hot conditions with scattered thunderstorms toward the end of the month. The estimated average temperature for June is 83 degrees, and the expected rainfall is 4 inches, which is much less than the average for June. 

 

Online Energy-Efficiency Tools

Log into SmartHub to view past bills and consumption charts to check historical usage. If you want help in reducing your energy usage, 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.

May 2023 Sunshine State Stats

In May 2023, both the average temperature and rainfall increased slightly over April’s total. May continued the expected trend toward typical Florida summer weather – afternoon thunderstorms increased, and we saw our first glimpses of storm activity in the tropics. No single day contributed a low temperature below the 60-degree mark, while eight days pushed the mercury higher than 90 degrees in what was a generally warm month in Central Florida. 

 

May 2023 Sunshine State Stats

 

The average temperature for May 2023 was 76 degrees, which was 1 degree higher than last month’s average. The average high was 86 degrees, while the average low was 68 degrees. With steady temperatures in the warm to hot range, members will likely notice increased kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage as they begin to increase their HVAC use to combat rising summer temperatures. HVAC is the largest energy user in Central Florida homes – accounting for 35 to 40% of kWh usage on average. 

  

The highest daily recorded temperature (data from the Leesburg KLEE weather station) in May was 93 degrees and the lowest was 60 – the highest daily recorded temperature in April was 92 degrees and the lowest was 54. May 2023 rainfall totaled about 3.5 inches – precipitation was more active in the second two weeks. 

  

June forecast:  

 

Look for isolated showers and a few thunderstorms as Florida’s rainy afternoons begin. Temperatures are forecast to climb into the 90s most days and drop into the low 70s in the evenings. 

 

Atlantic hurricane season spans June 1 to November 30. Keep your eyes on the tropics for early signs of disturbances that could strengthen and impact Florida. Now is the time to gather your hurricane/emergency supplies. Review our Hurricane Handbook for a list of supplies, and what actions to take before, during and after a storm. Remember, supplies sell out quickly once a storm is forecast to affect our area.  

  

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.