Anti Marine Layer Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 What temperature do you set your A.C. at in summer? I am a guy who likes warm temperatures, so I usually set it between 78 and 80, but most people would say I am crazy. I find it crazy that in places like Miami Airport it can be around 60 with A.C. while outside it is 95 with a heat index of 115. In summer clothes, I would freeze in the airport there. It's like walking from an oven into a freezer. I know that many people, however, find 68 to be a very pleasant room temperature for shorts, T-shirt, and flip flops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 As low as I can afford when I'm home. Typically ~74 in May/June, but crank it down to 70 in July/August when things get nasty. Quote Live Weather Cam: https://www.youtube.com/live/KxlIo8-KVpc?si=xKLCFYWbZieAfyh6 PWS Wunderground https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KMDBETHE62 PWS CWOP/NOAA: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=F3819&hours=72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Another thing is that California does not have the oppressive humidity that the East Coast gets. So 78 can feel quite comfortable with a dew point of 60 F as compared to a dew point of 74 F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Another thing is that California does not have the oppressive humidity that the East Coast gets. So 78 can feel quite comfortable with a dew point of 60 F as compared to a dew point of 74 F.Dehumidifiers are installed in basically every house here, so it usually doesn't make a huge difference until dewpoints get into the 78-80+ range. Quote Live Weather Cam: https://www.youtube.com/live/KxlIo8-KVpc?si=xKLCFYWbZieAfyh6 PWS Wunderground https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KMDBETHE62 PWS CWOP/NOAA: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=F3819&hours=72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLI snowman Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 68-69. That was a snowy winter! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 At home, we generally keep the thermostat around 76 or lower if it is humid. At work, it is often set at 69. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 70. Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossMan Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 74 during the day when we are not home (but the dogs are) 72 when we are home during the day, and 68 at night.So nice to walk through the front door on a 90+ degree day like last Sunday and have a nice refreshing coolness hit you! Quote Elevation 580’ Location a few miles east of I-5 on the Snohomish Co side of the Snohomish/Skagit border. I love snow/cold AND sun/warmth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 75 when at work, 71 when home. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbotsford_wx Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 We don't have A/C at home, but I'd probably set it around 75. I like to wear short sleeves indoors. It's usually set between 73 and 75 where I work. I could tolerate lower temperatures, but I find the air from the vents is too cold. I could not work in an office that was 69 with A/C blasting down all day... I'd be wearing a jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Supercell Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 We no longer have AC. Not since we've been in Klamath Falls. But when we used a portable AC in Hillsboro it would require an indoor temp of 80-82+. In the evening we usually turn it off unless it's a really warm/humid night. Here nights are usually more manageable in Klamath with lows well into the 50's or even occasionally upper 40's during a heat wave. 60+ degree mornings are uncommon in our location generally. Quote Ashland, KY Weather '23-'24 Winter Snowfall - 5.50" First freeze: 11/1 (32) Minimum: 2 on 1/17 Measurable snows: 4 Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19) Thunders: 16 1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15 3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, Severe storms: 2 ------------------------------------------------------- [Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021] https://imgur.com/SuGTijl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bainbridgekid Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Don't have AC and never have, but the hallway in my apartment complex does and sets it at ~70 so we all leave our doors open on the really hot days and steal their cool air. 1 Quote Everett Snowfall (510 feet elevation) Snow since February 2019: 91" 2023-24: 6" 2022-23: 17.5" 2021-22: 17.75" 2020-21: 14.5” 2019-20: 10.5" 2018-19: 24.75" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 ~ 73-74. With Texas humidity when we hit 100*+ we have to drop it to 72 to fight the heat on the house. Ceiling fans and thermal blinds help on the west side of the house. But bottom line is the air hold the heat in that kind of humidity and just because it's set at 72, doesn't mean you'll get your wish ! Maybe it's old age, but it seems Texas has become more humid over the years. I don't recall that many 100*'days in the 50's and 60's.....selective Alzheimer's ? 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 71-73 for the most part. At night, especially when it's really humid I might nudge it down a bit lower. Quote Mercer Island, 350 ft 2021-2022: 11.6", 02/21 2020-2021: 15.6" 2019-2020: ~10" 2018-2019 winter snowfall total: 29.5" 2017-2018: 9.0", 2016-2017: 14.0" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Humidity is a huge factor. Summers are not particularly humid in California compared to most of the nation. Dew point temps last summer were especially high. Even in a cool office kept at 69° people had to have fans, my glasses would fog up when I went outside or got into my car. Some minimum temps near 80°. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 My wife doesn't care how hot it gets so usually even 78 is "too cold". I usually go 78-82 if I turn it on, but sometimes I just hold out for fans in the evening and it gets 85-90F in my house.My personal preference would probably be 74-77 though. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 My wife doesn't care how hot it gets so usually even 78 is "too cold". I usually go 78-82 if I turn it on, but sometimes I just hold out for fans in the evening and it gets 85-90F in my house. My personal preference would probably be 74-77 though.You're insane, lol. Quote Live Weather Cam: https://www.youtube.com/live/KxlIo8-KVpc?si=xKLCFYWbZieAfyh6 PWS Wunderground https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KMDBETHE62 PWS CWOP/NOAA: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=F3819&hours=72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Even though it was in the 80's overnight, dew points were in the low 50's. AC set at 78° was comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halofromajo Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 My wife doesn't care how hot it gets so usually even 78 is "too cold". I usually go 78-82 if I turn it on, but sometimes I just hold out for fans in the evening and it gets 85-90F in my house. My personal preference would probably be 74-77 though. Same, although for different reasons. Growing up, my mom is like a lizard, so the only time A/C came on was when temps rose above about 105 outside (Inland empire of socal). Since I'm a normal human being, i came up with clever ways to keep the cool air inside. 85 will work for me most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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