At What Temperature Do Minnesotans -Finally- Turn On Their Home AC?

Outside of Friday's mini heat wave with a high of 85 degrees, temperatures have been pretty mild so far this late spring/early summer in Minnesota. However, that hasn't stopped my wife from already running the air conditioner 24/7.

I personally am fine just using fans and open windows until the indoor temperature of my house hits 85 or more. I naturally run pretty cold so I can tolerate a higher temperature I guess.

Someone on r/Minnesota asked Redditors when they wave the white flag and turn on the air conditioner.

Poll: How hot does it have to be inside your home before you turn on your AC?
byu/misfitmpls inminnesota

The informal survey seems to find that more Minnesotans are like me in holding out until the temperature becomes unbearable.

u/Sad-Elk-7291:

It’s 79° in my house right now, but I love having the windows open, hearing the birds, feeling the breeze, etc—- so I’m holding out. Plus, it’s going to get cool again this week.

u/thevelveteenbeagle:

Same! I love windows open and breezes. If it gets warmish (+80's) I use fans. I actually hate air conditioning, it makes me feel sick and headachy.

u/EyesLikeAnEagle

... I love fresh air from in my house. There aren’t many days between 65-70 each year. I usually wait till 80 for AC. When it’s in the 70s it cools down quick in the evenings so sleeping isn’t a problem.

u/IhateTodds:

I’m sitting at 74 right now and I feel I’m still a ways from my threshold. Looks a little cooler this next week too so def holding off until after that. I reckon 80?

However, there are some users who have already been using the air this season.

u/ygtech: