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    Weather at Airventure

    I'm thinking of going to Airventure for the first time. If I go, I'll be driving the RV up from California and camping at Camp Scholler. I'm trying to get a handle on what the weather is going to be like. Is it generally hot? Humid? Will leaving the windows of the RV open be enough to keep it cool? What about if I bring our dog? I don't want to run a generator all day for an air conditioner, but I don't mind if I just need to run it for a little bit to bring the temp down.

    I tried searching the forums for weather, but as I'm sure you are aware most discussions of weather here have to do with flying.

    Thanks
    Cyrus

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    Cyrus, in many years going there, weather went from frost to rain down pours where my campsite had lake front property next morning, to temps to 100 and humidity almost unbearable. During the show, you will more that likely get caught in sever T storms, or hear occassional tornado alert. But then, that is all part of the adventure, why I keep going back.

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    Daily high temperatures are around 81°F, rarely falling below 71°F or exceeding 89°F. The highest daily average high temperature is 81°F on July 19.
    Daily low temperatures increase by 2°F, from 61°F to 63°F, rarely falling below 53°F or exceeding 71°F. The highest daily average low temperature is 63°F on July 27.
    Dave Shaw
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    In 30 years of attendance, the weather has been mostly 70%? Moderate and the other 30% has gone from the 30’s to the upper 90’s. I’ve been in hellacious t-storms and have been tornado warned.

    So I plan for a wide variety of conditions.

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    I always take a long sleeve shirt and a pair of long pants, generally some type of jacket. Always keep a rain poncho with you, I usually keep a couple of the disposable ones with me at all times. Comfortable shoes, (lots of walking), a hat, sun screen and water bottles. I generally carry a mesh back pack to keep stuff in, but that's just the way I roll, I was a Boy Scout for many years, "Be Prepared", but don't burden yourself, it's supposed to be fun. In 2018 I brought a camper and a generator but never used it, I did use the long pants and shirt though. You can also get Electric and Water sites, but they cost more and sell out early, check the website.
    Bob

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    Certainly got to be weather savvy. EAA is very good about keeping folks informed about potential severe weather. If weather is a possibility, you better assume you’re not going to make it back in time to batten down your site. Some of the squall lines move pretty darn fast and get pretty vicious. There are also days when it can get hot and humid. Dress for the weather and carry sun screen, a poncho, hat, sunglasses, aspirin for your sore and tired feet, and whatever you think will get you thru the day. I always have an extra pair of socks, bandaids for the inevitable blister and wear an evaporating cooling scarf. Guess we all need to add masks to the list too.
    Dave Shaw
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