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Is anyone feeling really cold now after the warm spring & summer we've had?

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GrooveArmada · 13/09/2025 20:34

Just that - weather's been awful here for the last week or so and I've been thinking I'm suddenly feeling really cold! I don't normally feel this cold in the evenings before October and then I put the heating on 😅 Anyone feeling the same??

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YetanotherNC25 · 13/09/2025 21:38

Not happy about this. I’m having to swap my sliders around the house for my fluffy slipper boots. Can’t bear my feet cold. Wore a jumper today. Thermostat says 22 degrees? It’s lying or broken. I’ll be putting on the electric blanket when I change the sheets tomorrow.
It’s far too early for all of this.

Tcateh · 13/09/2025 21:33

Caved and popped the heating on yesterday evening and today at about 6 till 8.
Depends on your home doesn't it.
I'm eot and it may have said 19 but it felt cold and damp because of the rain.
Went up to 21. Lovely.

wineandsunshine · 13/09/2025 21:31

I’ve got my slippers on and a sofa blanket…no heating yet but it won’t be long! Bloody love the Autimn and being cosy!

PremiumMode · 13/09/2025 21:31

My electric blanket is now on for the first time since early April!

LavenderBlue19 · 13/09/2025 21:28

Yes! I'm in my dressing gown and I actually took my temperature a few days ago as I felt shivery... was completely normal, I was just cold.

I keep checking the thermostat as it feels so cold indoors, yet it's always 19/20 - perfectly normal house temperature and a long way off the heating coming on.

deeahgwitch · 13/09/2025 21:28

It was 15 degrees in Dublin today - it said on the Apple Weather app but added “feels like 8 degrees”
And it did. 😮

LadyLindaT · 13/09/2025 21:27

It seems to have started getting so dark, so quickly!

cardibach · 13/09/2025 21:25

HeyThereDelila · 13/09/2025 21:23

Get a grip, it’s about 17 degrees - far warmer than it should be for this time of year.

That’s nice for you. It’s too cold for me. I had to out my oodie on and my nose was still cold and I’m really depressed about it all, but I’ll just get a grip shall I?

Edit: just googled to check. 17 is bang 8n average for September in Wales.

narcASD · 13/09/2025 21:25

I’m in the SE and still feel hot and sweaty (although also perimenopausal), I’m looking forward to actually feeling cold as it’s been hot since May and I’ve had enough of it now.

HeyThereDelila · 13/09/2025 21:23

Get a grip, it’s about 17 degrees - far warmer than it should be for this time of year.

LittleGreenDuck · 13/09/2025 21:19

Freezing. The heating switched itself on last night. Roll on spring.

cardibach · 13/09/2025 21:08

My mood has nose dived worryingly early. The cold weather makes me (properly) depressed. It’s not the dark, I don’t mind that as much, it’s the temperature. I can’t stand it and it’s worse every year. Even if I keep my house comfortable the fact it’s artificial heat (and not as warm as hot weather because I’m not made of money) I feel low and horrible. I can’t motivate myself to leave the house even to do fun things because it’s cold out there and I have to put on loads of uncomfortable layers and socks and shoes which I loathe. It’s such a performance and I’m miserable out there after. My life is basically shit for a good 6 months.

Lemonsugarpancake · 13/09/2025 21:00

I was too hot out and about today in a thin rain jacket, but definitely chilly this evening. Thinking of digging out my heated blanket, which has the bonus of attracting the cats!

mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/09/2025 20:58

Its not cold enough

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OklahomaSunsets · 13/09/2025 20:56

I quite like these temperatures around 16-20 degrees. It is lovely to be able to take the dogs out without thinking about whether it’s too hot for them and I am enjoying running/exercising again. Running/exercising in hot weather is hard.

Monvelo · 13/09/2025 20:52

That's my feeling!

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GrooveArmada · 13/09/2025 20:51

Monvelo · 13/09/2025 20:50

Yes! My house thermostat claims it's 20 degrees in here though......

So does mine - it must be lying!

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WearyAuldWumman · 13/09/2025 20:50

YANBU

Finally cracked and switched on the heating yesterday - it was ten degrees.

I haven't put it on yet tonight, but my hands are cold. I'm wearing three layers.

Newrumpus · 13/09/2025 20:50

I’ve had to close the bedroom window. I might need the lightweight duvet soon.

Monvelo · 13/09/2025 20:50

Yes! My house thermostat claims it's 20 degrees in here though......

Shortdaysalready · 13/09/2025 20:50

It was a rubbish day here today with rain and strong wind but it's not cold. In fact we've had mixed weather this week with one or two really sunny days.
My living room was 19.5° last night and that's really warm for me - my heating is programmed to come on in the evening when it gets down to 13° so a long way to go .
I've just had insulation work done on my home and I'm interested to see what effect that has on how warm the house is this winter.

SereneCoralDog · 13/09/2025 20:48

Fucking baltic and my washing is taking 5 business days to dry 😡

I spent most of this morning researching dehumidifiers then spent £105 on one which is coming on Monday. I'm hoping that helps with the washing issue but also making it feel slightly warmer without heating for at least another few weeks.

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GrooveArmada · 13/09/2025 20:46

RobinEllacotStrike · 13/09/2025 20:44

What warm spring / summer?
I’m in se where its been windy & cool most of the summer.

Really? It's been great where I live, we all said it was the best spring & summer in years.

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NoMoreHotHols · 13/09/2025 20:44

Yeah, despite peri (I usually just feel hot at night), I’ve been out with a fleece and a jacket today. That felt nice and warm. I don’t understand how people can sit outside with a t-shirt on. I also dug out all my winter socks from the drawers. I won’t defrost until May now.

RobinEllacotStrike · 13/09/2025 20:44

What warm spring / summer?
I’m in se where its been windy & cool most of the summer.

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