bubba 1,263 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 In South Florida, we are enjoying what is likely our last cool breeze. That stated, it is possible to now look back on the Winter of 2019/2020. In this area, it has been exceedingly warm. Using the Trewartha climate classification system, the designation Tropical (A) applies to climates in which all 12 months average 18 degrees C. or 64.4 F. This is the norm here but this year has exceedingly warm. Specifically, the following constitute the average temperatures for what constitutes our Winter. December/2019-72.41 F.; January/2020-70.56 F; February/2020-72.41 F. These temperatures were compiled at PBIA. The low temperature took place on January 22, 2020, when we had a high of 62 F with a low of 41 F. The low temperature at Mid-Town Beach was 45 F according to the lifeguard station. Ocean temperature has not dipped below 72 F. What were your numbers this 2019/2020 Winter? 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff985 620 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 I’m not sure about averages but minimum temperatures in the Houston area weren’t bad. Where I live, near Galveston bay our low this winter has been 33-34 depending on the weather station. There are four within a half mile of me and those were the temperatures they were showing on our coldest night. Most of Houston bottomed out between 30 and 32, while the northern and western suburbs were in the upper 20’s. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdsonofthesouth 525 Report post Posted February 29, 2020 While our ultimate low was abnormally high, we have had our fair share of average temps on top of some solid slightly above average and bellow average streaks. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorCalKing 282 Report post Posted March 1, 2020 29F was our season low. Pretty avg. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cm05 288 Report post Posted March 1, 2020 14F was my low, 8a winter in a 7b climate. Dec - 45/30 Jan - 46/31 Feb - 46/32 December is usually the warmest winter month, not the coolest, it was close to average while January and February were noticeably warmer than average. First totally snowless February on record too. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbean 490 Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Lows for the entire winter season in Brevard County. Mainland: 36F Micco 37F in Melbourne 37F Viera 36F Rockledge 36F Cocoa 35F Port St. John 36F Titusville 35F Mims Coastal: 40F Sebastian Inlet 39F Melbourne Beach 38F Satellite Beach 38F Patrick Air Force Base 39F Cocoa Beach 40F Cape Canaveral 37F Merritt Island 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbean 490 Report post Posted March 1, 2020 Lows around the state: 33F Orlando 33F Tampa 36F Sarasota 37F Vero Beach 38F Port St Lucie 39F West Palm Beach 39F Fort Lauderdale 39F Miami 35F Naples 41F Key Largo 51F Key West 35F Daytona Beach 36F Daytona Beach (beach side) 30F Ocala 32F Jacksonville (downtown) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubba 1,263 Report post Posted March 1, 2020 USDA zones and low temperatures do not define climate. To know what “grows” you need the average temperatures during the winter months. Eureka, Ca. likely qualifies as an 11 USDA but you do not see many coconuts (50/40). Corona,Ca and La Quinta,Ca have coconuts but I suspect an incredible micro-climate. Bottom-line it is your average during the colder months that generally determines what “grows” in your area. Extreme low temperatures also play a role but your heat is very important. Check out your location on Weather Underground under monthly History! Just a suggestion! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hombre de Palmas 63 Report post Posted March 1, 2020 December - 67.18°F January - 65.89°F February - 66.43°F Those readings are approximately 3-4°F warmer than average, and are from the Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) and that is typically a degree or so cooler than my location. The low in my backyard was about 38°F (for about 1 hour) I am always scoping the vegetation here looking for micro climates and micro, micro climates. Coconuts have survived 25+ years in speaking with homeowners who have very large specimens. Foxtails, Christmas Palms & Arecas do very well, mangos & avacados are everywhere. I noticed that the landscape and parkway Royal Palms in my area appear to be shorter than Palm Beach and south, though they are very robust. I don't know whether it is due to climate, or whether they didn't catch on here until relatively recently. One thing I haven't noticed, except very occasionally, are iguanas. I think that speaks a bit about our climate here as well. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palmaceae 2,474 Report post Posted March 1, 2020 St. Pete, FL. Averages December 2019 - 66.2 F January 2020 - 63.9 F February 2020 - 65.7 F Lowest temp - 34.9 F 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James760 442 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 Wow! Weather Underground had me hitting a high of 84F in December!? That's crazy. I smell fake news lol This fits perfectly for the "global warming" agenda. Look back several years from now & whada you know! , we have on record a warming tend... see all you na sayers, proof in the data Seriously though my winter temperatures are extremely exaggerated. I'll go as far as misleading. I bet no where in the Inland Empire of SoCal even possibly Coachella/ Palm Springs area reached 80's in December. Please correct me if I wrong? I think with all our mountains & interference it's hard to get accurate temperatures in California without having a personal weather station at your house. I noticed The Weather Channel app has been off several degrees ( 6+F) all winter long for my area. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James760 442 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 Forgive me for the misspellings 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRabbit 1,622 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 Here were my numbers for January: Westchase- Avg: 62.3f Low: 34.3f Venice- Avg: ~65.2 Low: ~37f 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilles06 173 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 Unsual warm winter in Europe also, For me lawest was 39F... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric in Orlando 3,970 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 So far only 2 nights below 40f here in metro Orlando/Leu Gardens, both in January. Lowest was 35f. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubba 1,263 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 James, I see you are in the High Desert in Hesperia,Ca. Weather Underground directs to San Bernandino which is 2,000 feet lower and that cannot be accurate for you. Checked Palm Springs and February 2020-62.95; January 2020-59.93 and December 2019-56.56. Highest temperature was 74 F in December. Eric in Orlando had these numbers at the airport: February 2020-66.34; January 2020-64.6; December 2019-66.76. That is Tropical! Trust me this has nothing to do with any warming event. I find Weather Underground data to be reliable in large degree but understand the Ca. microclimates make it risky. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James760 442 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 3 hours ago, bubba said: James, I see you are in the High Desert in Hesperia,Ca. Weather Underground directs to San Bernandino which is 2,000 feet lower and that cannot be accurate for you. Checked Palm Springs and February 2020-62.95; January 2020-59.93 and December 2019-56.56. Highest temperature was 74 F in December. Eric in Orlando had these numbers at the airport: February 2020-66.34; January 2020-64.6; December 2019-66.76. That is Tropical! Trust me this has nothing to do with any warming event. I find Weather Underground data to be reliable in large degree but understand the Ca. microclimates make it risky. That makes more sense. Thanks for the clarification I didn't mean to discourage anyone just pointing out the inaccuracies for my area, as we know out west is more complex. I did find that The Weather Channel was closer to my actual temperature looking back from December 2019 to today. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZPalms 443 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 Out on the west side of Phoenix February had the lows 33, 32, 33, 36 according to the NWS 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xenon 1,380 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 Houston Area and South Texas Houston (Conroe): 27F Houston (Katy): 29F Houston (Sugarland): 28F Houston IAH: 30F Houston (Downtown): 32F Houston (TMC/Museum District): 33F Houston (Kemah): 33F Houston (Hobby): 32F Galveston: 35F Port Aransas: 35F Laredo: 30F Corpus Christi Intl: 29F Corpus Christi (Downtown): 35F McAllen: 37F Brownsville: 37F South Padre Island: 37F 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xenon 1,380 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 Looks like Brownsville and McAllen also met the tropical standard this winter McAllen Dec: 65.1F Jan: 67.9F Feb: 65.4F Brownsville Dec: 65.2F Jan: 67.2F Feb: 64.8F 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbean 490 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 For averages in Melbourne: December: 69.0F January: 66.7F February: 70.7F 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubba 1,263 Report post Posted March 6, 2020 Warm winter in many places. Orlando, Brownsville/Harligen (RGV) tropical I suspect Melbourne is close every year. I am not certain where the John Wayne Airport is in So Cal but they had interesting temperatures not tropical but warmer than other parts of So Cal. Specifically, Feb. 2020-60.98 F; Jan. 2020-59.11 F. and Dec 2019-58.52. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbean 490 Report post Posted March 6, 2020 5 hours ago, bubba said: ... I suspect Melbourne is close every year. Let's see 01/2020 66.7 37 02/2020 70.7 01/2019 62.3 37.4 02/2019 69.4 12/2019 68 01/2018 61.4 30.1 02/2018 72.9 12/2018 65.9 01/2017 65.5 02/2017 68.6 12/2017 66.7 39 01/2016 61.9 35.5 02/2016 63.5 12/2016 70.8 01/2015 62.8 02/2015 61.2 35.7 12/2015 73.9 01/2014 60.3 36 02/2014 65.9 12/2014 64.8 01/2013 66.9 02/2013 66 39.6 12/2013 67.9 01/2012 63.3 02/2012 62.2 35.1 12/2012 67.1 01/2011 60.8 33.7 02/2011 66.1 12/2011 69 01/2010 55.5 27.2 02/2010 56 12/2010 53.7 29.1 (worth noting; it was worst year since 1989) 01/2009 ? 02/2009 ? 12/2009 65.1 38.8 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
