I'm a bit further north, and my plants are about a week or so behind those in the Seattle area. So, a bit colder. I totally appreciate not needing air conditioning. We have a daylight basement which always stays cool, good get-away spot. We also have a small boat and usually just get out on the water on those few days it is unbearable. I hear one can adjust to extremely high temps, but I have no desire to test out that particular theory.