The mind-boggling New Orleans heat record that no one is talking about

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The mind-boggling New Orleans heat record that no one is talking about

During one of the country’s hottest summers, New Orleans quietly set a mind-blogging record. On 43 nights, the temperature did not drop below 80 degrees in New Orleans, according to the Louisiana state climatologist.

It blows the previous record out of the water — 13 nights in 2010. It’s also incredible considering in an average summer, New Orleans has just 2.1 nights at or above 80 degrees.

This record should be getting much more attention than it has been.

On 43 nights in 2016, the temperature in New Orleans did not drop below 80 degrees. This is a new record by far -- the previous was 13 nights in 2010.

Very warm overnight temperatures are hard on your body, let alone your utility bills. The elderly are particularly at risk during these times, as is the entire homeless population and anyone with an illness. You might be inclined to raise a finger to mention that air conditioning negates these effects, but around 30 percent of New Orleans’s population lives in poverty. If a family is lucky enough to own an air conditioner, they probably cannot afford to use

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Omfg! I don't know how the hell anyone could ever live in such a place.

 

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The mind-boggling New Orleans heat record that no one is talking about

During one of the country’s hottest summers, New Orleans quietly set a mind-blogging record. On 43 nights, the temperature did not drop below 80 degrees in New Orleans, according to the Louisiana state climatologist.

It blows the previous record out of the water — 13 nights in 2010. It’s also incredible considering in an average summer, New Orleans has just 2.1 nights at or above 80 degrees.

This record should be getting much more attention than it has been.

On 43 nights in 2016, the temperature in New Orleans did not drop below 80 degrees. This is a new record by far -- the previous was 13 nights in 2010.

Very warm overnight temperatures are hard on your body, let alone your utility bills. The elderly are particularly at risk during these times, as is the entire homeless population and anyone with an illness. You might be inclined to raise a finger to mention that air conditioning negates these effects, but around 30 percent of New Orleans’s population lives in poverty. If a family is lucky enough to own an air conditioner, they probably cannot afford to use

it.The mind-boggling New Orleans heat record that no one is talking about
Omfg! I don't know how the hell anyone could ever live in such a place.

High ceilings, for one thing.

New Orleans has two seasons. "Oppressively Hot" begins in June and continues, every day and every night. You stay inside if you can. By October when you've had all you can take and decide "that's it, I'm outta here" it lets up, gives you a break and brings some nice days. This is the "Not as Hot" season and it's very bearable until the next June.

Once in a while you'll get a day in January when the mercury dips a bit. That's when the locals come out in the morning protected from the bone chilling 54 degrees by dressing in ski masks and gloves Which is HILARIOUS.