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Gohlke Pools Blog
Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
As of this writing (July 22nd), we have had eight days at or above 100 degrees, which is about the number that we would expect at this point on our way to our annual average of 20 days at or above 100 degrees. Although we are having some unseasonably cool weather right now, we know that it is just a matter of time before it heats up again. Traditionally, one of the solutions to dealing with … [Read more...] about Methods to Cool Your Pool Water & Pool Area
5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
The extremely hot weather arrived approximately one week early this year—the average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but this year it arrived on June 23rd. History says that our two hottest months are July and August—we average 1.6 days of at least 100 degrees in June, 7.4 days in July, 9.7 days in August, and only 1.4 in September. As you can imagine, this hot weather can create … [Read more...] about 5 Hot Weather Pool Care Secrets from the Front Lines
Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
We had a very wet first six months of 2024—our 30-year average is 36.14” of rain per year, and we are at 28.74” so far this year*. With that being said, we have received no rain in the past month—the last rain was on June 5th. Although there is now rain in the forecast, we have entered a time of year that is typically very hot and very dry. This can impact pools in the north Texas area, and we all … [Read more...] about Water Your Yard to Prevent Damage to Your Pool
5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend Pool Party
The July 4th weekend has always been the biggest weekend of the year for pool use. With Independence Day falling on a Thursday this year—many are also celebrating the weekend before (June 29-30) and/or the weekend after (July 6-7) July 4th. Following are five tips to assure that your July 4th pool party will be one to be remembered. There are many other pool games that can be found by … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Ensure a Great July 4th Weekend Pool Party
100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
It has been a very wet spring so far, but before long it will be 100 degrees and rainfall will likely become a distant memory. You might recall that last summer was a hot one—we had 55 days of at least 100 degrees (we average 20). That begs the question: What will summer 2024 be like? Recently, the weather team of WFAA made predictions of how many triple-digit temperature days that we will have … [Read more...] about 100 Degree Weather Facts for the DFW Area
Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips
It has been an extremely wet spring so far. But now that we are into June, temperatures are beginning to rise into the 90’s on a fairly regular basis and based on our weather history, the rainy weather will likely lessen. Before long, we will likely be seeing 100 degrees, as our average first day to reach 100 degrees is July 1st. With that being said, we know that as the temperatures continue to … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips
Protecting Yourself This Summer
Now that all area schools are out for the summer and the Memorial Day weekend is behind us, the hot weather is beginning to arrive. As of this writing (May 28th), we have only reached 90 degrees ten times (May 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27), and it has not yet reached 100 degrees. The average date of our first 100-degree day is July 1st, but it will be here soon enough. With the … [Read more...] about Protecting Yourself This Summer
May is National Water Safety Month
As pool season kicks off for many of the 35,000 plus swimming pools in Denton County, it is important to be aware of pool safety. May has been designated as National Water Safety Month. National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National … [Read more...] about May is National Water Safety Month
