Five FAQ's About the Hot Phoenix Summers

[@KristinLaVanway]

Our summers are like most winters - we stay in inside with the AC running. It's not really that bad once you get used to it. Most exerciser types try to go out very early in the morning. True athletes acclimate to the heat - my kids played football and soccer with the the season starting in August and did just fine practicing in the evenings. Everyone drinks LOTS of water.

[@cheyboo67]

Summers should be for going out and having a good time. I miss being outdoors like back east. Its not just the heat, its the length of time,,,, 5 months is too much. There are no breaks in the heat.... rain is very hit and miss in the valley. What say you? You enjoying it here?

[@thedude030]

Still cooler than san antonio florida. The humidity is un🐻able

[@KristinLaVanway]

It's really not too bad considering the alternatives #bombcyclone

[@NaturallyInspire]

🙄🙄🙄🙄 Arizona is hotter

[@KristinLaVanway]

I moved from the frosty town of Torrance, CA! Actually Santa Barbara where I was attending UCSB.

[@rickazca774]

When we first moved to AZ in 2004 we heard all these stories about the heat from fan belts melting to windshields exploding. Not true. Heat is something you have to deal with and prepare for in AZ. Just stay inside and find something to do, works for me. We also spent $3,000 having our a/c system replaced, more energy efficient. Pros and cons just like any city in the U.S.

[@KristinLaVanway]

I will take the heat over a hurricane any day!

[@rickazca774]

Good point!!!

[@KristinLaVanway]

Hey Cheyboo67 - 5 months is a long time to sweat but for me it's a good trade for 5 months of shivering! Not a big fan of the frozen tundra :)

[@jenniferreynoso8231]

Kristin LaVanway I totally agree! Moving from Illinois to Mesa in July!

[@cheyboo67]

understand what you are saying. What cold city did you move from?

[@amyhayslettrealtor1901]

I can handle the heat until about 105. Great job on all of your videos Kristin.

[@KristinLaVanway]

Thanks Amy!

[@jasonpegram3239]

I have some relatives that use to live in phoenix and they said a dip in the pool was like taking a dip in bath water because the water in the pool was very hot I live in north carolina and summertime temps are usually around 90-95 which is bearable hot if the humidity is low which hardly ever happens but if the humidity is high like around 75-80% you start sweating in about 2 minutes if not less

[@KristinLaVanway]

Personally I like the pool water on the warm side - I am kind of wimpy when it comes to chilly temps! Our temps are high in the summer but much more tolerable then the high humidity. I haven't experienced it but is sure sounds miserable.

[@MaxJacobson1]

Would you say it's better to have a heated pool for the "winter" in Phoenix?

[@KristinLaVanway]

Our high humidity is more like 40%. It'a a world of difference. Still kinda hot though!

[@KristinLaVanway]

Ha! Some folks do but it's not very common. Personally, I prefer to jacuzzi during the winter!

[@moosefactory133]

It is kind of amazing. No matter how hot a place gets, if water can be moved there and air conditioning exit, the place can thrive....like the Phoenix area.

[@KristinLaVanway]

Once you get used to it, it's really not bad. A pool helps!

[@anaronin6367]

The problem with AZ summers is the temperature does not go below 100 degrees all summer long even at night. When you wake up at 3am and it is 108 degrees outside, it is unbearable. Also, the sunlight is just searing and never ending. You can feel it burning your skin the moment you step outside - it really does feel like you opened up an oven. There are rarely cloudy days to break up the searing heat of the sun... Of course, that keeps the humidity away but sometimes I just wish it would rain so that the searing heat would be broken up. I've been to many other states in the summer, including humid southern states, in which it is still pretty uncomfortable - but I also remember in the evenings the temperature would drop a bit more significantly and we could enjoy an evening out on the patio grilling or running in the grass in bare feet.

[@KristinLaVanway]

I hear ya! I am used to it now and it doesn't bother me (helps that I have a pool!) I will take the heat over the cold anyday. Summer here is like our winter...just stay indoors and ride it out!

[@sotiris90]

if someone wants to go out and play basketball,soccer etc in summer,is there any time of the day when he is able to do it????what is the biggest problem,i mean,is it the hot temperatures or the fact that these hot temperatures last for many months????also,what is like living in phx in summer when during the night the temperatures are 37,38 degrees celcius????i really want some answers,cause i love phx but have never been there...

[@sotiris90]

first of all,thank you for answering my questions!!!! i would like to ask you a few questions,too:phx is in desert,well dont you have any problems with snakes,scorpions etc at your houses?????in the night(may to september) do you have to use the AC???i mean all night you use the AC????would you suggest to me phx as a permanent place to live???? love you PHX!!!!

[@shellw1276]

+sotiris90 I know this is an old post. However, I want to answer your question, in case still want to move here. May to September you MUST MUST MUST run your A/C. Also, it's an Absolute Must in your car, All The Time, and it takes a Long Time to get the car A/C to cool the car down, after it's been parked in the sun!

[@kaihollingsworth7357]

I'm planning on doing a US road trip sometime and hoping to visit Phoenix. I'm from the UK and our summer maximum temperature averages between 68F-77F and it rains VERY often so its very humid. Phoenix is going to be very different :)

[@KristinLaVanway]

Oh yes! It will be a little warmer and a lot drier!

[@techmario4761]

Our winters average 60-75 degrees during the day! Guess we're opposite seasons. Our best season, winter, our worst, summer. Well it's desert. My mom used to live in conneticut and my dad used to live in Colorado. It never gets over 90 in those places. Well conneticut probably recently suffered a heat wave but fall has arrived! I've been to NY but when I was like, 4. I wish I could go again.

[@shellw1276]

+kai If you are from the UK, you'll want to go to Phoenix in our late Winter or Early Spring. EARLY is the word. As Kristin says in May or later it starts to get Very hot, for several Months. If you do visit during the times I mention, you Must make reservations far In Advance. That is Peak Season for business people (corporate meetings at hotels) and recreational travel visitors. It's Paradise for people who are from cold climates (and for Everyone, in general!) Also, that Peak Season means that the Hotels are Very expensive, compared to the hot Summer, when the hotels have wonderful discounts, since that's their slow time of year. Peak season means that often Hotels are sold out, so that's why I said to make reservations in advance. It's a Beautiful place to visit! I hope you can make it! Lastly, try other cities in Arizona while you're here. You may want to also go to California or Nevada, since they are sort of "nearby" while you're visiting the USA. It depends on your travel budget, of course.

[@KristinLaVanway]

I hope your wish comes true - Phoenix is a great place to live!

[@techmario4761]

I know. The summers here are kinda miserable. But compare the 115 degree weather to below 0! Back in 2013 it hit over 120 I think but I hardly ever go outside in summer. School does start in August though and it's still another month and a half with dry heat. Until mid September-ish when temperatures start dropping and monsoon ends. Hey, morning and evening temperatures recently started dropping to the 60s and 70s, but enjoy it while you can, it can get over 80 a couple more weeks. Until October when snowbirds start flying into sky harbor. In July the nighttime temperatures may not even get below 90! I know.. And Pokemon Go I know. It was a big hit. People prefer to be out in early morning and late evening in summer though.

[@techmario4761]

If it ever snows here, it usually melts within an hour. I don't remember seeing any snow in Phoenix. I was born in 2001 here. Can't shovel sunshine!

[@techmario4761]

Over 200 in your car? Wth? It may get to 130 but wth? But touching the outside of a car in July may burn your hand. Like really.

[@jkat9982]

Okay what about How often might you see a rattle snake or scorpions or other spiders etc? My hubby and I are moving there this Summer!

[@KristinLaVanway]

I have seen one rattle snake while hiking, a dozen or so scorpions (stung once, it wasn't that bad), and lots of spiders (but aren't they everywhere!). Good luck with you move! Hope you love it here!!

[@Sjrick]

i live in NJ and want to come out and experience the heat for myself. Is it better to come out in June or August ? Because if i can take the worst i can take it year round. Now i come from a state where it may reach 100 and also 100 humidity. Which sucks.

[@KristinLaVanway]

I prefer June over August. August gets a little humid - not like New Jersey humid. June is classic “dry heat”.

[@Sjrick]

Kristin LaVanway so which one is the best month to feel the worst ? I want to feel the absolute worst so I can gauge it

[@KristinLaVanway]

@@Sjrick August. Definitely August.

[@Austin.D]

Air conditioning and swimming pools are mandatory in this state

[@KristinLaVanway]

They sure do help :)

[@wtrskr59]

If you have ((Blonde hair)) you don't want to be in the pool too long, your hair will turn a ((faded green)), there is a product called GREEN OUT that you apply to your hair after swimming, which will keep your hair from Turning Green.

[@joseramirezchavez2146]

Austin D neither one is mandatory by law. Water is mandatory by law. Refusing to give water to someone during the summer while they are dying of heat can make you end up with a fine.

[@christophersilva5525]

Hello ma’am can you do a video about pest such as spiders and scorpions. Thanks in advance. Planning to move on July but going next week to see the houses.

[@KristinLaVanway]

Great idea! I did one a LOOOONG time ago but it's time for an update :)

[@ARTASVIR]

Move from FL to MA for humidity, now moving AZ from Ma for cold, let see how is Phoenix, Arizona.

[@KristinLaVanway]

I hope you love it here!

[@ARTASVIR]

@@KristinLaVanway is there toooo hot?

[@KristinLaVanway]

@@ARTASVIR I moved here from Southern California. The first summer, I thought, WOW...it's really hot! Now I am used to it and I don't even think about it..except for August. Plan a vacation in August!!

[@ARTASVIR]

@@KristinLaVanway thx 4 ur reply, but I'm not going there 4 vacation, I'm moving there for good. I'm originally from Bangladesh and over there is really get hot in summer, but last 10yrs I'm living in Boston, MA thats why little bit curious. Whatever it is, I'm moving :) also thank you for your advice.u r best

[@KristinLaVanway]

@@ARTASVIR I live here year round but trust me, it's nice to get away from the heat in August. Every other month, I think, is no problem. August is more humid, plus, it's nice to cool off after a couple of months of 100+ temps :) There are lots of options too. About 2 hours drive and you can be in the mountains. 3-4 hours away is Rocky Point, a beach in Mexico. And San Diego is about 6 hours away.

[@mikeyman4037]

Summers in Phoenix is like winters in Montana or Wyoming. In Phoenix, in the summertime, you stay inside by the A/C and in Montana, in the wintertime, you stay inside by the fireplace.

[@KristinLaVanway]

Exactly!

[@dingleydb]

try touching your steering wheel in june thru sept

[@JanColdwater]

Not many ppl talk about the scorpions. I guess they are not too much of a problem??

[@KristinLaVanway]

Scorpions are pretty common out here. Some areas more than others. I have been stung - it's a similar experience to a bee sting, but seems to stay numb longer. Best way to protect against scorps is to limit their food supply - they LOVE crickets! get a good pest control guy - he can take care of the spiders, ants and other creep crawlers too!

[@edcronin5409]

Moveing to sun City West as soon as I sell my house in the East Bay California

[@KristinLaVanway]

Did you ever make it out this way, Ed?

[@MrTroybb21]

I wish and pray that I will live there in the next 2 years

[@muhanna_alrawahi]

the weather in Arizona in the summer like the weather here in the middle east country. very hot weather 😁

[@xenosxanthippe9861]

nice clip, thank you. A friend of mine lives in Arizona, Phoenix-- might move there in about 3 years, still thinking about it. JR2FJI - Japan

[@KristinLaVanway]

We'll still be here :)

[@tonyjackson6188]

Great tips baby doll, Thanks for posting. Tony j. Indianapolis

[@kicsicsirkeee]

And what about the mosquitos?

[@KristinLaVanway]

Unfortunately, yes, we have mosquitos but from what I understand they are nothing like midwest or southern or mosquitoes...wimpy next the ones they have in Florida!

[@cwparadis]

Very well said!

[@wtrskr59]

all you have tp do is out a white towel over the steering wheel, no oven mitts are required, I loved in Tucson from 1971-1978

[@KristinLaVanway]

+You got it, Kevin N !

[@sethpurvis6687]

haha, you don't know how bad humidity can get. In the southeast during summer it's usually 95-105 degrees with 70-75% humidity. completly unbearable

[@KristinLaVanway]

That's what I hear...no need to test that theory - I will be happy to take your word for it :)

[@shellw1276]

One time I visited Orlando, Florida at the end of May. It was 100F and like 90% humidity! We couldn't be outside. No one could...it was Complete Hell!

[@MaxJacobson1]

I've lived where it's both humid and not. Both are unbearable in their own way.

[@phoenix2972]

Would love the move in 2015... let's hope... currently in Ohio...

[@KristinLaVanway]

I hope so too! It's awesome here :)

[@rickyhernandez6742]

big difference lol. phoenix native here, please drink water. most emergency calls (911) are heat related.

[@HTKVlogs]

phoenix2972 Did you manage to make the move yet? We are also in Ohio & actively trying to relocate to Phoenix. My husband is submitting resumes everyday & if he can find a job with the salary our family requires, we'll be packing up & heading that way! I'm really curious if you have moved & how the experience was, going from OH to AZ.

[@KristinLaVanway]

HTK Mom How have you found the job market to be?

[@HTKVlogs]

Kristin LaVanway As far as his field (manufacturing - supervisor/manager level) there is a lot in the Phoenix area!! He's submitted over 50 resumes (not all in the manufacturing field) & there's still many he hasn't applied to yet. I'm definitely amazed at the sheer amount of jobs out there! We currently live in a semi-rural area, so it's definitely much more than what is available here. He currently works for the largest company in our area. Unfortunately, due to a buy out & then company-wide downsizing, he will be laid off, effective June 30th. The chances of finding another job at the same salary level while staying here are slim; so we decided if we're going to move.. let's go BIG & make a dream come true! We're saying our prayers & crossing every finger & toe in the hopes that something in your area will come through! ;)

[@marcparella]

Wrong. Summer begins when it hits 100 like April 10th and lasts until October 10th. Having spent 35 summers in Phoenix and given the choice of torture as a prisoner at Gitmo or my air conditioner going out in a 10x40 trailer in Buckeye in July. I'll choose Gitmo.

[@ricorogers9319]

hahahahahahahaha

[@thomasjsanford6296]

Phoenix no longer has a dry heat, like they did 50 years ago.. Due to all the people installing irrigation, swimming pools, etc on some days, Phoenix is as humid as Atlanta... Phoenix is nice about 6 weeks a year, (from mid December until early February...) That is only slightly better than Florida, where in my experience, it was only nice the middle two weeks of January..

[@KristinLaVanway]

Weather is definitely a personal preference. I really enjoy our climate!

[@Mike-01234]

You forgot how people leave there kids cars and 1-4 are killed in cars each year most are high on drugs or just stupid. I remember a few years ago they found that lady dead at north mountain in the bushes she went hiking in July with a few bottles of water. You people from snow country are crazy to move here you have no idea how hot it gets. Most of you will end up just sitting in your home all day from May - September. It never cools off at night in July it will be 101 at 4:30 am. The AC runs all day and night and the bills can be as high as $750 a month if you own a big home 2800-3500. Smaller homes the bills are in the $300s. You can get it lower with a high efficient home but it has to be on the smaller side 1700-2200sqf.

[@Ac76543211]

I am surprised that more people do not install solar panels.

[@oneeyedjack2254]

Why not just move to San Diego.

[@MrStanderd5000]

to expensive

[@danielconklin2623]

1500$ rent compared to 850$

[@larrys7927]

Very expensive. U pay for the perfect weather.

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

a/c home a/c office a/c gym

[@KristinLaVanway]

All day, every day!!

[@izziethetortilla5547]

90 degrees is unbearable for me woah

[@KristinLaVanway]

Two words...air conditioning!

[@8customer]

Phoenix is "Hot" from May thru the last day of October, a very long summer. It is very sunny throughout the year, like 300 days worth. Phoenix is also very transient, people stay for a while, and leave, they just get sick of the heat! I have been here for 22 years and do not recommend it as a place to live, sorry.

[@ronannibal844]

200 inside the car wow

[@KristinLaVanway]

I know...it's crazy!

[@joeomalley2835]

So, in other words, just move to San Diego.

[@Austin.D]

Or California in general if you have the money

[@NothingToPointOut24]

If its worth 3 times the cost for you, then sure.

[@azduststorm22]

I live in chandler and I have fried an egg

[@KristinLaVanway]

TKxIAM WEATHER Awesome - all I could get was a little bit of white to cook.

[@azduststorm22]

Kristin LaVanway After 36 minutes it was sizziling on the asphalt

[@KristinLaVanway]

TKxIAM WEATHER I am impressed! I will have to try again this summer. I tried to cook it in a metal pan but maybe the key is that black asphalt that retains the heat. The ultimate cooking stone!

[@longfordboy2538]

Just saw Trump on TV. Was having a rally in Phoenix. Lots of good looking women. I mean really good looking

[@suramya98]

and I thought India is hot

[@gregoryadkins2213]

dry heat my ass,with all the trees/swimming pool's it's deep south weather.