Showing posts with label Weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weather. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The air we breathe

Smog and dust has been on the increase since mid February,
I'd suspect this will continue until there is some heavy rain.
Humidity is on the increase, which seems to make the smog more noticeable.

*** May require more frequent air conditioner maintenance




    
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Saturday, March 2, 2024

A Hot Time In The Old Town . . . 🌡️🌡️ 🌡️ 🌡️

Forecasters differ on anticipated temperatures, but they do agree it's about to get warmer 





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Thursday, February 29, 2024

"The Meteorological Department predicts that temperatures will reach 44-50 degrees Celsius from the end of February"

According to a local appliance dealer  Sakon Nakhon is scorching hot.  . . . . air conditioner sales increased by almost 50%.
The article appeared on line at www.matichon.  Anticipation is that things are going to get hotter than usual. Electricity bills will climb most likely to new highs in April.

I've tried misting fans, swamp coolers and wet towels over fans with limited effect.
If you need to cool down quick, take a shower, get wet and stand in front of a fan.

I've had best results keeping the electric bills low by keeping the air con at 29 and using fans




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Monday, February 19, 2024

Feels like the start of Hot Season

Hot temperatures are in the forecast
Air quality may not be that great either. Last two days it smelled like an electrical fire was about to start. Smoldering rubber. Thought my screens were dying. Syepped outside in the morning and realized burning smell is in the air. In creased temperatures may bring on local thunderstorms
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Monday, January 29, 2024

Summer starts in late February according to TMD . . .

. . . and is expected to be two degrees C hotter than last year.

The present cold spell in Sakon Nakhon will end. 

By the first of February we should see feels like temperatures in the lower 40's C.

Not to worry, another cold spell is expected in February.

Keeping cool and the related cost is high priority on my agenda.
  
My Dec-Jan electric bill was slightly above 900 baht (US$25). I cook with electricity and run a pool pump, other than lights, fridge and wash mashine. 

While some past April electric bills went as high as 5,000 baht (US$142)is an indication that keeping cool is a major expense.

I have reduced my electric bill somewhat by keeping the aircon at 28 and 29 C and running fans  
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Monday, January 15, 2024

How Chilly will it get, forecasts vary

Forecasters seem to be in agreement, moderate temperatures for the week ahead.
But then next week rolls around and the predictions vary. Overnight low temperaturees could dip to an acceptable 16 or dip to a chilly 14, or 13, or 12, or 11. 
Five forecasters are in disagreement.
From experience weekly forecasts are generally fairly accurate, anything beyond a week is more of a science guessing game

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Mildest cool season in my recollection


You don't need to look at a crystal ball to conclude that the 2023-2024 cold season is probably the mildest cold season in a couple decades
There will probably be a few cooler days, but night time temperatures are expected to not dip below 14 or 15.

El Niño is expected to continue to affect Thailand with drought conditions, impacting all crops.  The start of the rainy season could be delayed.

Global warming is being accused to make 2024 the hottest year on record.
Will be interesting to note how low the waterlevel may get on the local lake
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Friday, December 29, 2023

Warming trend to continue next ten days

week ahead
Overnight lows 17- 18 C
Daytime feels like highs above 35 +
Expect slight cooling trend 9th January 

The effects of El Niño". . .strength . . . in the top 5 of El Niño events since 1950 . . ." https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ 




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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Friday, June 2, 2023

Hot season is still on, contrary to official announcement of rainy season

Weather direction seems to be shifting from a previous south-west to arriving from northeast. There doesn't seem to be much out there coming this way, just yet.
Rains retreat is somewhat late this year, starts August 2. There's an obvious reason for this type of retreat.

At the moment i am at somewhat of a heat retreat staying out of the sun, air conditioned. 
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Friday, May 12, 2023

A few days of scattered rain, hot season continues

Feels like temperatures are hottests around 4 pm when humidity increases for the evening. 
Actual temperatures peak around noon to 1 pm
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Sunday, May 7, 2023

Actual temperatures diminish a bit.
Feels like continues hot

I suspect it's been the hottest and longet 'HOT SAESON' in decades
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

"Dangerous Heat!" . . .

. . . is one of those markings at accuweather regarding one of the next seven days.  Other days aren't expected much cooler.

There's disagreement among forecasters when the daily thundershowers begin, 
most likely 9th or 10th of May.

Check your gutters, they may need cleaning. 
Raincoats, umbrellas, rainproof shoes. Keep batteries charged

During first rains pavements may be extremely slippery untill the dust gets washed off



 
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Hot continues, hotter likely

My electric bill generally arrives on the 21st of the month. 
Bill for March through April is 3,500฿ (US$102).  
Don't expect any less during the Month of May. May has been the highest electric use in my home for years. Highest May bill was over 5,000 ฿ some years ago. 
Considering purchasing a solar generated air conditioner and pool pump system. It would pay for itself in three to four years. Unfortunately most warranties only last a year
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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Hot weather continues

Hotest room in is the kitchen caused by the refrigerator
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Sunday, April 9, 2023

Extreme HOT Weather Alert☀️☀️🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥 Max UV Index

Some 'FEELS LIKE" forecasts reach as high as 47 and 48 this coming week.

 
Tuesday and Friday may be the hottest days.

Expect afternoon showers as a result of extreme high humidity.


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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

April weather 🌞🥵 Extreme heat

Feels like temperatures may be 3 to 5 degrees above the REAL temperatures.
Expect thunderstorms during extreme temperatures and humidity 

I expect to be ordering Ice for the pool in April.
Moving into the smallest room to reduce electricity use by air conditioner. 
High on my agenda Solar Fans
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