Joan1708 there are outdoor rated ceiling fans. Here are a few stand fans for outdoors... http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-HPF101...F8&qid=1341601655&sr=8-1&keywords=outdoor+fan http://www.amazon.com/Lasko-4305-50...F8&qid=1341601655&sr=8-3&keywords=outdoor+fan http://www.amazon.com/O2-Cool-Model...F8&qid=1341601655&sr=8-4&keywords=outdoor+fan http://www.amazon.com/Deco-Breeze-W...F8&qid=1341601655&sr=8-7&keywords=outdoor+fan hope they help!