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Are we growing accustomed to the heatwave?

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MawsRosie Fri 24-Jul-26 13:20:26

I’m noticing far fewer people moaning or complaining about the heat even although temperatures, at least hereabouts, are close to what they were a couple of weeks ago. Admittedly the nights and early mornings have been fresher and some days there’s been a pleasant breath of wind and that’s made a huge difference.
But apart from that, have we perhaps also adapted and adjusted our lifestyle ? Curtains shut, windows opened while it’s cool, shut when it warms up, walking on the shady side of the street, no midday or afternoon dog walks, given up on our lawns ( mine is like walking on crisp packets) cool comfort over fashion and (in my case) a distinctly under-used cooker?
I think this is traditionally one of our problems, the frequent variations in the weather have meant that just as we get used to it, it changes again - a bit like other times of the year when we sometimes seem to get 3 if not 4 seasons in one day!
I’m hoping this is the case- as it looks as if there’s more to come 🌞🌞🌞🌞

mumski Fri 24-Jul-26 13:25:52

I believe you are right MawsRosie. I look forward to being able to sit out in the garden late into the evening as it is still warm enough at 9pm. A very rare joy in this country.

AmberGran Fri 24-Jul-26 13:27:20

The main problem I've had with the heatwaves is the warm nights that stopped me sleeping. Temperatures are so much lower now at night even when the day is warm that I can sleep. Temperatures during the day round here are about 5 degrees lower than they were - still very warm and sunny but not so hot you can't breathe.

M0nica Fri 24-Jul-26 13:43:24

Temperature here is 'only' 26 degrees. It was nearer 35 during the height of the heat wave. 26 degrees is hotter than it has been for several weeks. Once the temperature hits over 30 again, I will start complaining gain.

nanna8 Fri 24-Jul-26 13:45:03

You do get used to it but an AC helps at night.Witness those living up in Darwin and FNQ, they feel very cold in the ‘normal’ temps.

Aveline Fri 24-Jul-26 13:50:31

I absolutely hate it. However, we have a nice breeze today. With any luck we might get a shower but it'll take more than that to revive the poor grass and plants.
I hate to think what Clarkson's Farm will look like. Another major loss making year for all farmers 🙁

Astitchintime Fri 24-Jul-26 14:00:19

NE Mids here and the nights are so much more comfortable but I’m not sure if that’s customisation or coincidence tbh. We generally get any heavy jobs done early in the day and relax during the hotter part of the afternoon.
We are desperate for water for the garden as all our water butts are empty and even though we capture the first run of water when running the hot taps we’re still having to fill watering cans from the outside tap.
Don’t get me started on the irresponsible neighbour who filled the GC paddling pool and then emptied it down their drive …literally gallons of water wasted !!!

MawsRosie Fri 24-Jul-26 14:18:46

nanna8

You do get used to it but an AC helps at night.Witness those living up in Darwin and FNQ, they feel very cold in the ‘normal’ temps.

Sorry nanna8 my observations were of the UK only - I’m sure you have different conditions to deal with where you are!

DianneAngel Fri 24-Jul-26 14:19:50

No, I'm not getting used to the heatwaves. My body with all it's medical conditions has decided that anything over 20° is unlivable. So, I'm spending most of this summer inside my house unable to do much of anything. Queue cabin fever and boredom. hugs