A wave of heat has washed through Gainesville this month, leaving behind a sea of sweaty students.
Will Lusher, director of the Florida Automated Weather Network on campus cited the National Weather Service, saying temperatures in Gainesville are slightly higher than May 2010.
Last year's temperature high for this week in May was recorded at 88.6 degrees, but temperatures are expected to reach into the 90's every day this week.
And the heat is here to stay.
"Last week I was suffering, but I'm so glad the pool is finally open," said Giovanni Arizpe, a 21-year-old political science student. "This kind of heat can make you feel like you're melting."
Others lament about the weather changing throughout the day.
"It's beautiful out," said Sarah Manesh, a 22-year-old UF alumna, "but it's so hard to dress for the weather when it's cool in the morning and sweltering in the afternoon."
Other students have come up with ways to stay cool while saving money.
Craig Noles, a 22-year-old English student, said he tries to keep the air conditioning off in his home during the summer months.
"I do whatever it takes," Noles said, smiling. "I open the windows, sleep naked and don't use a blanket."
Ren Mortz, a 26-year-old Jimmy John's delivery girl, said the summer heat keeps her healthy.
"When it's hot like this, I flourish," Mortz said. "I can ride my bike 30 to 40 miles a day, and it keeps me fit. I can still eat whatever I want. The sweating is good."
