The Small Temperature Drop That Makes Louisiana Come Alive

(99.9 KTDY) - When temperatures start to drop even a couple of degrees in Louisiana, residents don't waste time celebrating the things they love that we usually only enjoy with lower temperatures.

If you're a person who loves living in the state of Louisiana, but you aren't necessarily in love with blazing temperatures, then you are not alone. People in Louisiana typically save some of these fun activities for when it feels a little cooler. Yes, we barbecue in the summer, but it's so much better when the temperature is a few degrees cooler and the humidity is lower.

What is your favorite way to celebrate cooler temperatures? Here are some examples.

Drink Your Coffee on the Porch

The first little drop in the temperature overnight is the invitation for many people who love their porches to venture out there again.

Brewing up a spectacular cup of Louisiana coffee and enjoying it on your patio or porch is one way many of us choose to celebrate cooler temperatures.

Yes, you can take your cup of coffee out on your patio or porch anytime during the year in Louisiana. Still, temperatures in the 60s and lower with humidity certainly beat the unmerciful sweating and swatting mosquitoes.

Making a Big 'Ole Pot of Gumbo

Is there anything better than making a massive pot of gumbo and enjoying it for several days straight? If you ask someone in Louisiana, they will reply with "Nope"!

You'll hear some people say they don't care how hot or humid it is outside, they will make gumbo anytime of the year, but for many residents, they wait until it's a little cool outside.

Gumbo is a comfort food, and being able to bundle up in a blanket and sit on the back patio in cooler weather is something kinda close to nirvana.

Lighting a Fire in the Fire Pit

If you are like most people we speak to about this issue, making a fire is one of the top three things you want to do in cooler weather. Whether it's a fire pit or a chiminea, and whether we're barbecuing in the evening, we want to be outside with something warming us up.

Let's face it, it's fun to have a rumbling blaze going, hanging outside with family and friends, or spending time in front of that fire just peacefully by yourself.

Open Up All the Windows and Open Up the House

Fling open the doors and windows because cooler temperatures mean we can enjoy our homes without spending a million bucks on running the air conditioning.

The windows and doors stay open, allowing us to enjoy comfortable weather. It's so rare in Louisiana that we can keep the doors and windows open, so we might as well enjoy it!

Some People Can't Wait to Break Out the Hot Chocolate

Some people in Louisiana can't wait to start having a hot cup of cocoa. Why not have this delicious concoction each time you feel like sitting outside?

Being able to break out the hot chocolate during the early evenings is something fun and soothing.