I’m not from this area of the country, but I have experienced some really hot summers in other parts of the US. But nothing really compares to this weather. It is unbearable in every way. I feel like I need a shower just sitting here and dehydration is inevitable.
Why is it so brutal here!?
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It’s the moisture in the air. The south isn’t just hot, it is extremely humid. Normally you reduce body temperature by sweating, which quickly evaporates and cools you down. The problem with the southern US is that the air gets near saturation, so your sweat doesn’t evaporate nearly as quickly. So your clothes become a soggy mess and you feel gross.
The good news is that a dehumidifier will help your home feel much more pleasant during the summer months, fight against mold, and assist your air conditioning system (drier air is much easier to cool).
The bad news is that summer lasts quite a while in the south. It can gradually rob you of energy as the nights don’t quite cool down for weeks at a time. Hydration is indeed a key thing to pay attention to, as well as electrolytes if you’ve been sweating.
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