You know it's summer in the Valley when...

• It's 80 degrees. At 7:00 am.
• The air conditioner doesn't seem to cycle off, and your thermostat is only set at 79.
• The idea of cooking seems overwhelming.
• Even if you cooked something, hot food doesn't seem appetizing.
• You carry a water bottle with you. Everywhere. Even in the house.
• You want to sit around in your chonies because even your shorts and tank top feel like too much.
• Your steering wheel is too hot to handle.
• You park far away from your destination if it means you can park in the shade.

Feel free to add your own "you know's."