Jan 11, 2009 6:42 pm US/Eastern
Florida's Long Hot Summer Bucks National Trend
Nationwide, Temperature Averages Were Coolest In 11 Years
SARASOTA (CBS4) ―
South Floridians who suffered through temperatures in the 90s through much of June, July, August and September won't be surprised that Florida was a bit on the 'hot' side last year.
For 2008, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports temperatures in Florida ran slightly above average, despite a cooler than usual November and December which brought annual temperatures for the state close to average.
Paul Close, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a lack of wind led to many of those warmer-than-normal nights across the state.
The state's annual temperature in 2008 was 70.8. The state's average annual temperature is 70.6. Forecasters predict another warmer-than-normal summer for Florida in 2009.
Florida's long hot summer bucked a nationwide trend toward cooler temperatures.
Nationally, 2008 dipped to near average, at 53 degrees -- the coolest year since 1997. Since 1901, the temperature nationwide averaged 52.8 degrees.
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