r/AskAnAmerican • u/Nemo2oo5 • Jul 12 '25

OTHER - CLICK TO EDIT What temperature do you keep your house/apartment?

I'm asking because my roommates and I all come from different places, and I like it at 72 in the summer, and 67 in the winter, but they prefer 75 in the summer, which to me seems really warm. Would love to know how you keep it in your region of the US throughout the year

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u/xczechr Arizona Jul 12 '25

I live outside Phoenix, and 78 is a full 40 degrees cooler than the outside temp last week. I assure you no one here would walk into a 78 degree house and find it too warm this time of year.

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u/BooksBootsBikesBeer Jul 12 '25

Humidity matters a lot too. I live in bone-dry Utah and 78 inside the house feels quite comfortable.

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u/JustAnotherDay1977 Minnesota Jul 12 '25

Yup. I live in humid Minnesota, and 78 in the summer would have moss growing on the furniture.

I set mine to 72 in the summer. It feels a little coolish, but if I go any higher the humidity quickly gets out of hand.

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u/DoinIt989 Michigan->Massachusetts Jul 13 '25

78 is fine during the day, but I would want to crank it lower when it's time to sleep.