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.

Yes, statistical data confirms that Florida is hotter now than it was 20 years ago. Over the last two decades, Florida has seen an increase in both its average annual temperature and the frequency of "extreme heat" days. According to climate data from the Florida Climate Center, the state has experienced a significant trend of rising nighttime minimum temperatures, meaning the "cooldown" after sunset is less effective than in previous decades. This trend is part of a broader global warming pattern that has made 2015–2025 the warmest decade on record for the Sunshine State. While a 1-to-2-degree Fahrenheit increase in the average temperature might seem small, it has led to more frequent heat advisories and a measurable increase in the temperature of the surrounding Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic waters. This extra heat contributes to higher humidity levels, making the "real feel" or heat index significantly more intense for residents and tourists today compared to the early 2000s.