Florida Tap Water Temperature Measured Over 86 Degrees

It's not just the Gulf of Mexico that's heating up, our Florida tap water temperature is feeling the effects of summer, too. You didn't really want to take a cold shower - did you?

It has been hot here in Florida. Over the Memorial Day weekend, several places set record high temperatures on those days. According to the National Weather Service, places like Windermere hit 96 degrees. Orlando, Sanford, and West Palm all saw 97 degrees on Monday. Melbourne and Fort Pierce saw 98 degrees and Clermont hit 100 degrees. Southwest Florida wasn't quite as hot, but was definitely close. It's been just brutal.

As the Gulf of Mexico heats up, those of us on the west coast of Florida start worrying about hurricanes. Southwest Florida Gulf temperatures are around 86 degrees right now. Plenty warm enough for any storm to develop. Pretty simple, the sun beats down on the water and heats it up. But what's going on with our Florida tap water temperature?

Reddit user Ay-Photographer in Miami decided to test their water temperature and found that the cold water tap wasn't a lot colder than the hot water tap. 86.3 degrees!

It seems the gulf and ocean waters aren't the only thing heating up. So's the tap water, and it's different for us - because we're in Florida. Code states that when residential water lines are installed that they be at least 6 inches below frost line. Since here in the southern part of Florida we don't deal with frost, those pipes aren't buried very deep. Sometimes only a couple of feet below ground. Maybe even less!

Just a casual look at the yellow spots in our yards here in Southwest Florida shows that the ground is HOT. That poor grass has been cooked, but it seems to be worse in Miami. I took 3 different readings of our Florida tap water temperature in Estero and the highest reading I got was 82 degrees just before 7pm, about 15 minutes before it started raining. A check at 7 am the following morning showed 75 degrees, so the pipes are certainly feeling the effects of the sun. And as the ground heats up those pipes, the water gets heated, too. At least your hot water heater doesn't have to do much.

But so much for that cold shower after a day in the sun.

Say goodby to May and hello to June. To keep you up to date on what is happening in Southwest Florida, here are 5 weekend events in Fort Myers and beyond, the latest edition of Weekend Vibes.

Saturday, June 1st, is the first day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season and it is predicted to be an active one. This weekend is a good time to brush up on your safety plans and get your hurricane kit in order.

To help get you ready for the season, Saturday begins tax free shopping on a wide range of supplies. To find out what is included, just click here.

This weekend is a big one if you are sports enthusiast. First, you can fish on both salt and fresh water this weekend without a license. License free fishing happens again next weekend too.

Next, if you like baseball the Mighty Mussels are in town and celebrating the end of the school year with all kinds of special promotions. Finally, the Florida Everblades are on fire, on the ice. They are playing in the Kelly Cup Championship and have games this weekend, however, these are on the road.

They are back in Fort Myers on Wednesday so put it on your radar. If they win, this will be the team's third championship in three years. Go Blades.

Remember, if you have any upcoming events that you would like to share, please send them here. Here are your Weekend Vibes for May 31st through June 2nd.

There are lots of things to keep you busy this weekend in Southwest Florida. If you can, get out and support local events and business.

*Please note, events are subject to change. It never hurts to confirm with a phone call or a quick check of social media and event websites.

The Mighty Mussels are in town taking on the Bradenton Marauders and celebrating the end of the school year. Students get free admission to Friday's game.  Saturday is Military Appreciation Night. All active-duty military personnel and veterans, get in free with a valid military ID. The first 500 fans also get a Camo Hat.

Sunday is free for kids’ and they can play catch from 11 to 11:30 a.m. After the game they can run the bases. More info here.

The second annual Fringe Fort Myers is back and with more acts. An international phenomenon, the festival features all kinds of experimental, underground and cutting-edge performers. You never know what you will encounter and that is part of the fun. The events take place at Lee County Alliance for the Arts as well as Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers. Friday through Sunday. $25 More info here. 

There is a new show at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers. SWING features the great music, singing and dancing of the Big Band Era. Tickets start at $35. More info here.

This music festival celebrates the sounds of the islands with reggae and more. Enjoy food, a Tiki Bar, and the Chill Cabanas. The gates open at noon, music begins at 1pm and runs until 10pm. Laishley Park in Punta Gorda. $25. More info here.

If you like all things that crawl and hop and are scaly, this is for you. All kinds of vendors will be on hand and you can get up close and personal to a variety of reptilian creatures. The event is Saturday at the DoubleTree by Hilton at The Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. 10am-4pm. Tickets start at $10 and must be purchased online. More info here.