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October 2024 Sunshine State Stats

In October 2024, the monthly average temperature fell by 8 degrees from September, while the rainfall total remained well above average due to Hurricane Milton, which delivered 73% of the month’s total on a single day. Although precipitation decreased by 3.49 inches from last month, it was still 4.46 inches more than the October rainfall recorded last year at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE). The month’s average high temperature was 84 degrees, 6 degrees lower than the September average high temperature. The average low fell to 67 degrees, 8 degrees lower than in September.

 

The month’s high temperatures during the first five days all peaked in the 90s, with October 4th reaching the monthly high of 92 degrees. High temperatures after the 5th remained in the 80s and even 70s. The lowest temperature, 53 chilly degrees, occurred on October 17.

 

Measurable rainfall occurred on 9 days, with all but .01 inch falling during the first nine days of the month. Thunderstorm activity within a 20-mile radius of Leesburg International Airport was limited to just the first two days of October and totaled 81 cloud-to-ground strikes as reported by WeatherSentry.

  

 

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

Data and charts provided by weathersentry.dtn.com  

 

Cloud to Ground Lightning  –  October 1-2, 2024 (81 strikes)

 

   

Thunderstorm activity typically decreases in Central Florida during fall and winter months, but SECO Energy reminds members that hurricane activity is still possible in November. Continue to keep an eye on local weather alerts for tropical storm systems that may develop. Stay connected to SECO’s StormCenter for updates on approaching severe weather, possible outages, and restorations.

 

November Forecast from The Old Farmer’s Almanac:

The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather outlook for November 2024 predicts showers and warm conditions during the first six days, followed by sunny and cooler weather through November 14. Showers and warm temperatures return from November 15 through 21 then change to sunny and colder days before becoming milder with rainy weather during the final three days. 

 

The estimated average temperature for November is 68 degrees, and the expected rainfall is 3.5 inches, which is 1 inch above the average for the month. 

 

SECO Smart Connect Program: A New Way to Save on Your Electric Bill

Have you seen the SECO Smart Connect Program? This is a new opportunity for members to receive bill credits for allowing SECO Energy to make brief changes to the settings on residential devices during times of peak energy demand. By enrolling approved smart device(s), members can help limit the impact on the electric grid when the most energy is being used. Residential members who enroll in the SECO Smart Connect Program will receive enrollment incentives via bill credits based on the type of device(s) enrolled. We are also offering additional seasonal and monthly incentives. Learn more and enroll here. 

 

Protect Your Appliances

Power surges are sudden, powerful increases in voltage that can damage or destroy household appliances and electronics. SECO Energy’s Surge Mitigator™ program offers a meter-based surge arrester designed to protect large appliances, such as motors and compressors, by reducing surges at the meter before they enter your home. Members can lease or purchase the Surge MitiGator surge protection program by completing a contact form. 

October 2023 Sunshine State Stats

In October 2023, the monthly average high and low temperatures each dropped significantly from the early “shoulder” season temperatures of September. The average high temperature of 83 degrees, versus 90 in September, matched the decline of the average low temperature, which fell to 65 degrees versus 72 degrees last month. Rainfall reported from Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) decreased considerably, amounting to only 1.41 inches compared to 4.78 inches in September.

October 2023 Sunshine State Stats

 

The 2023 Hurricane Season is coming to a close at the end of November, and only Hurricane Idalia has hit Florida directly. While most can breathe a sigh of relief, the restoration of damaged property and infrastructure in northern Florida will continue. 

 

Measurable precipitation occurred on 5 of 31 days, and the highest accumulation was just .63 inches, on October 11. The monthly precipitation total of 1.41 inches is .26 inches more than that which fell during the same month last year at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE).

 

Thunderstorm activity within a 20-mile radius of Leesburg International Airport amounted to just 37 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes on a single day, October 12. 

 

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

October 12, 2023

October Lightning 2023

Data and charts provided by weathersentry.dtn.com  

 

The moderating temperatures were consistent during the month, as the mercury touched 90 degrees only once, on October 5. The lowest daily recorded temperature (data from the Leesburg KLEE weather station) in October was 51 degrees (on October 18). 

 

HVAC is the largest energy user in Central Florida homes, accounting for an average of 35 to 40% of kWh usage. As evenings become cooler, some homes may begin to utilize heating instead of air conditioning. While this time of year usually presents a good opportunity to minimize electricity usage, it is also a good time to consider having seasonal maintenance performed on your HVAC system. Also, be sure to check your thermostat settings to properly update them for the cooler months ahead. The energy-efficient thermostat setting during hotter months is 78 degrees and during colder months it is 68 degrees.

 

November forecast from The Old Farmer’s Almanac:

The weather outlook for November 2023 appears to suggest higher-than-average temperatures resulting in a monthly average of 74 degrees (about 6 degrees higher than average). Occasional scattered showers are predicted, but sunny days will outweigh the cloudy ones.

 

Online Energy-Efficiency Tools

Log into SmartHub to view past bills and consumption charts to check historical usage. 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.