It's not just you, Florida really has gotten hotter recently. In the last fifty years, South Florida has experienced a lot more heat. Days are hotter than they used to be, there are more hot days than ever and nights, in particular, are far warmer than they were last century.

Florida is definitively getting hotter, following a long-term warming trend that is accelerating in 2026. Data from the National Weather Service and climate reports indicate that the number of "Danger Days"—defined as days where the heat index (temperature plus humidity) exceeds 105°F—is projected to increase significantly over the next few decades. In cities like Miami, the number of days reaching 90°F has increased by nearly a month compared to 1970 averages. While Florida still experiences occasional winter "cold snaps" or "arctic blasts"—including some near-record lows in February 2026—these are temporary weather events that do not counteract the overarching climatic shift. The warming is not just limited to daytime highs; nighttime "lows" are also rising, preventing the state from cooling down effectively after sunset. This trend is leading to higher energy demands for air conditioning and contributing to more intense and frequent tropical storm systems fueled by the warming waters of the Gulf and Atlantic.