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If you are thinking about purchasing property on Hilton Head, the weather can effect you in three ways. The temperature, the amount of rain, the change of the sun's angle from season to season, and the wind's direction effects: (1) the design of dwellings, (2) the rental income you may want, and (3) your personal enjoyment.
Home design can be a response to the weather. Through sensible design you can save 60% of your home heating and air conditioning bills according to the American Institute of Architects. Certain modifications to most existing homes can result in 30% savings. Wide roof overhangs, insulation, placement of air ducts, and many other considerations can save you plenty. Local architects have been responding to the subtropical climate, natural surroundings, and economic energy design for years.
The lack of extended cold periods means terrific growth opportunities, giving us lush yards, shrubs and green golf courses when most others are brown or covered with snow. The long fall and spring mean great energy savings and longer rental seasons. Plus you can invite the outdoors in through large windows, patios, screened porches and numerous other design features. Buying or building on Hilton Head is doing something about the weather; instead of beating it, you join it.
If you wish to rent your Hilton Head property to Island visitors, your rental income will be affected by the seasonal temperature. Even though the seasons of visitors are getting longer each year, the quantity of visitors overall, rises and falls with the thermometer.
The chart below will give you some help in understanding the seasons on the Island. |
