Is the sand beach hotter than the water?

Those in the water are most likely feeling cooler than those on the sand. This is due to the high specific heat capacity of water. In other words, the same amount of heat energy when applied to sand and water will increase the temperature of the sand more than it will increase the temperature of the water.



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Sand can be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature is only 75 degrees; indeed, when the ambient temperature is 90 degrees, the sand can be over 120 degrees, a passage from the study said. As a point of reference, temperatures in Tampa are forecasted to peak between 89 and 97 degrees from Aug.

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But the surrounding scorching sand is often another story. It measured a stunning 137 degrees at peak heat one recent sunny day, according to infrared surface thermometer. “You can't even walk barefoot for more than a minute.” said Juvens Dalger, a personal trainer leading a workout at training site at Lummus Park.

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With an air temp of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, sand can feel as hot as 110 degrees. With average July temperatures in the 90s, sand can feel hotter than 120 degrees. The lighter the sand, the less heat it holds compared to darker sand. So choose your beach wisely!

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Panama City Beach. Known for having the beaches with the clearest water in Florida you can not miss this Emerald Coast classic.

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