A Strange Summer

The weather this summer has been really strange. Normally, our summer weather begins by the first of June. Occasionally, the cooler, low-humidity weather might last through part of June, but this year it lasted until mid-July. And we have had real rainy days, not just scattered, hit-or-miss thunderstorms.

The nights were especially cool with temperatures in the 50s, about 10 degrees cooler than normal. Now I really liked this for myself since I could cut off the AC and open a window. I hate sleeping in AC which makes my legs ache, but I can't sleep at all if I am hot. It was also great for early morning work in the yard. But nights that cool are not very good for gardens.

The last couple of weeks have been more normal with nights in the mid-60s and days around 85°. But last night and today have been back to the cooler weather. It was great sleeping last night.

The temperatures for next week are going in the wrong direction. The forecast is for days in the 90s and nights in the 70s. The 90 degree days aren't great, but nights and early mornings are miserable with temps in the 70s. If it is that hot, it will also be muggy. The grass may not get mowed. I was never good with humidity, but I find it is getting worse as I get older. I am hoping for an early fall!