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Why South Texas Feels Hotter in July | San Antonio News
South Texas is baking—not just in your imagination. Late July and early August hit peak heat because of thermal lag: the Earth and air keep absorbing solar energy even after the summer solstice, like a cast-iron pan staying hot after the stove’s off. By July’s end, the ground’s been soaking up sun, nights barely cool, high-pressure systems linger, dry soil amplifies heat, and humidity spikes the heat index. Warm nights mean no real break for your body or AC—days start in the 70s or 80s, then heat rolls back in. But there’s hope: days are shrinking by a minute daily, and cooler fronts arriving…
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