You got a mouth that doesn't stop so I don't get why you don't have money dude.

I have a hot bath every night, about 42-43 degrees c whatever the weather.

It sounds counterintuitive but a hot bath at the right time triggers your thermoregulatory system and you'll cool rapidly when you get out. It doesn't last long but I've noticed it.

Apart from that, a 2l frozen water bottle in front of a large fan at bedtime and blackout material on all the bedroom windows throughout the day.

Some cultures think that you should drink the opposite temperature. But if you look at what happens when you drink hot stuff, it doesn’t sound that crazy. Hot stuff makes you sweat. Sweat, when hot by dry air molecules, releases energy. That process cools you down.

Microfiber clothes soaked in ice chest and or dampened and frozen.

Wrap around your neck until it reaches ambient temp. Rinse and repeat (swapping out another one).

Ah, so that's why I have you tagged in red as "Twat".

I couldn't remember why and chose to ignore it, I see now that was a silly thing to do.

You're sending me words so you either have hands or a mouth that's ready to work. Go earn it. /s

Refer to my previous answer:

Lol, with what money?

I think Houston has a bit cooler temperature from Dallas due to the proximity to the ocean, but the humidity more than makes up for it.

It's just impossible to cool down in that kind of climate.

Do you know what they're really worried about with global warming? Social unrest as people inevitably start starving and dying.

They don't give a fuck that you're dying, just that you might cause "issues" as more people do.

Hey maybe buy an AC. Ever thought of that? /s

No probs!

I lived in Houston for a couple of years so I knew it was a bit off. I wouldn't have lasted my first summer if 45°C was normal!

If your AC

Lol, what AC?

Hang out in the basement

Lol, what basement?

Upgrade your roof / windows

Lol, with what money?

I say this in jest really, I appreciate the list. Your point about insulation has already made national news due to the protest group Insulate Britain attempting to push the government into insulating all social housing. Instead the government clamped down on the right to protest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulate_Britain_protests

Did she also advise to wear a coat so you feel the benefit?

We get regular temperatures in the south west, Arizona specifically, over 120°F. The summer I moved away it was 133°F for three fucking days.

The local paper kept a count on the front page for how many days the temperature didn’t drop below 100°F, and that includes the overnight temp.

Thanks, my estimate was a little bit off; I'm terminally America-brained.

It's months of over 100°F to 110°F (38°C - 43°C) here, but it does spike up there, and the heat index does regularly get that high.

Pretty much everyone here has AC though.

I think you mean 35°C? 45°C is 113°F.

Sorry to crash this as an American, but we have months of 45°C temperatures here in Texas with a really humid climate, so I might be able to offer some advice.

One summer my AC was out entirely for about a month. I survived by positively soaking a sleeveless tank in ice water and sitting around in that until it wasn't cooling me anymore and then soaking it again.

I recently found some ice packs that go around the neck, and they really work miracles for lowering one's body temperature. I always keep one in the freezer now for when I get back from a walk.

1. Block sunlight coming in windows. Ideally with exterior blinds or reflective material on the glass. Interior blinds block light but not heat.

2. AC circulation. If your AC isn't hooked to your forced air than you'll want to circulate the air in your house to bring down the average.

3. Vent thorugh windows at night. Wait until it's below 20C and open at least 2 windows. Use a fan to force more airflow.

4. Hang out in the basement.

5. Upgrade your roof/windows. If you're from a warm climate your house probably isn't well insulated to keep heat in during winter; which also means that it doesn't keep heat out. Newer windows block UV light and have a higher R value which prevents heat from the air against the glass.

6. Plant climbing/creeping plants. They will absorb sunlight that would hit your house/etc and can create a micro climate several degrees cooler than the ambient temp.

7. Avoid wearing cotton and dark colours.

8. Wear a 360 large brim hat and sunscreen. Some of the "hot" sensation is actually UV damage.

Yeah, a cup of tea will make you feel cooler... trust me...

I guess that's like taking brandy to the hyperthermic people being rescued from avalanches...

My mum always said to drink hot drinks in hot weather to regulate temperature. This was not her wisest advice.

It's just unreal. Sat in a well ventilated room with no sunlight and a wet towel around my neck, still gasping for air.

Yep... seems there's only a few days between us 😳

Past week was good, topped up by a nice weekend. Next few days look to be rather hot. Stay safe, folks!

Bit tumultuous. I live in a second world island nation not far from here with extreme summers and our leader just resigned right after he released a youtube video. On the plus side, my DIY projects are moving forward.

It was fine, uneventful really! Went out to the beach yesterday with the kids and had some food at the pub which was nice!

Blimey, 3 years on Lemmy! That's gone quick!