Oh yeah, knew a runner that moved there. She had to move back because the weather was too nice, perfect for running every day.
Do you get used to hot weather?
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Like others have said, humidity is a significant factor. My wife and I were in Tucson last week. Daytimes highs were in the mid '90s, pretty much what it is where we live in Cali. But while in Tucson we had daily thunderstorms, which made the mid '90s temps much more uncomfortable because of the humidity. I literally soaked through my shirts every day we were there. I'm a super fit, athletic guy but it was kind of embarrassing. That said we thought Tucson was very nice. We could live there and be happy.
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78 here, 78-80 is perfectly comfortable with the low humidity air the ac produces.
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Seems like when you're a kid you're indestructible and nothing bothers you. I loved the summer as a kid but hate it now.
We loved Asheville area for a getaway/vacation, but for now we'd prefer to live in more cosmopolitan areas with good schools.
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Nosebleeds here too. Use humidifier in winter and saline spray several times a day year round.
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When I was in my 20's/30's I live and worked around Duluth, MN. Cold didn't bother me. Later moved to Illinois and by the time I was well into my 40's I couldn't take the cold, damp Winters of Illinois. I absolutely hated Winter. 10 years later I moved to South Carolina. Yes, you get used to the heat but it does take time. Now anything below 60F, It's Winter to me. Getting used to the heat is much better the older you get. My brother, who still lives in NW WI asked my how I can stand the Summers. I told him your Winters are our Summers. You stay indoors in the Winter and are outdoors in the Summer. We stay indoors in the Summer and are outdoors in the Winter.
I live about 2 hours east of Quattro Pete (I think) and have always been a winter person, but I have the same concerns about moving to a locale of oppressive heat and humidity. Only a few really answered the question if a person's body adapts to the change and tolerates the heat better.
I DO know that individuals are extremely different regarding their comfort levels to temperature and humidity. On our Amtrak mini vacation to Chicago last week, there were people on the train using blankets while I was just barely comfortable in shorts and Hawaiian shirt.
It does seem that I am less tolerant of heat in my mid 60's compared to 20's to 40's, different than what ka9mnx (ham radio?) states - maybe his summer/winter-inside/outside analogy is most correct.
I DO know that individuals are extremely different regarding their comfort levels to temperature and humidity. On our Amtrak mini vacation to Chicago last week, there were people on the train using blankets while I was just barely comfortable in shorts and Hawaiian shirt.
It does seem that I am less tolerant of heat in my mid 60's compared to 20's to 40's, different than what ka9mnx (ham radio?) states - maybe his summer/winter-inside/outside analogy is most correct.
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Even 80s is too high for me. 60s and 70s is my comfort zone.
As someone who has lived in NC and AL all my life, there's always going to be a part of summer that's just unbearable down here. It seems to be coming later...the tail end of June through September is when it's just insanely uncomfortable here in AL. The humidity is a big part, it's not the heat, it's the pouring of sweat after just a few minutes.
That said, I don't do below 40* much either. I can deal with it until it's a week of mostly being around freezing.
The Southeast US is not that comfortable of a place to live. The mild months are great, but our good weather tends to be short lived and interspersed with tornados and stuff. Good AC is a must here, I couldn't imagine life without it.
That said, I don't do below 40* much either. I can deal with it until it's a week of mostly being around freezing.
The Southeast US is not that comfortable of a place to live. The mild months are great, but our good weather tends to be short lived and interspersed with tornados and stuff. Good AC is a must here, I couldn't imagine life without it.
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We moved here from Pa FOR the heat. Mid 80s and humidity in the teens is perfect weather, 90s and humidity under 10 is okay. Right now the humidity is in the 50s and it sucks. We were in Baltimore for a short time in July and the humidity and cicadas were intolerable.
If you have cold hands and feet all the time look up Raynaud's disease . My granddad had it, I have it and it's one of the reasons we escaped NW Pa.
I know quite a few folks that have relocated from the North East & Mid West......Some acclimate, Some don't. But most don't work in unairconditioned environments so it's not the end of the world.....And they hire someone to take care of their lawns/landscaping.
I'm worthless when it drops below freezing.
I'm worthless when it drops below freezing.
My hands have always been prone to getting much colder than the rest of my body.
Heat tolerance is affected by many factors... Weight, cardiology, neurology and respiratory especially plays huge factors.
My illness multiple sclerosis is made much worse by high heat. It can be extremely bad for me if I get too hot.
This last week I parked my car under large shade trees to keep the temperature down in my car. That helped tremendously.... Instead of 165-170 degrees in my car... It was 100-108. Far more tolerable.
Winter is my time. Love cold and always have.
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While I love living in Phoenix, I hate the heat. I’m such a wuss with it.
I was helping my dad move yesterday, he lives about 120 miles out of town in the desert. Was out in the sun with no shade the entire day and it had just stormed the day before so high humidity. Started to get heatstroke but I managed to get it under control. I was nauseous and got a migraine, haven’t had a migraine in 9-10 years. My aunt had to tow my trailer back to town as I couldn’t drive. Luckily we drove together so it was no big deal.
I was helping my dad move yesterday, he lives about 120 miles out of town in the desert. Was out in the sun with no shade the entire day and it had just stormed the day before so high humidity. Started to get heatstroke but I managed to get it under control. I was nauseous and got a migraine, haven’t had a migraine in 9-10 years. My aunt had to tow my trailer back to town as I couldn’t drive. Luckily we drove together so it was no big deal.
Same here, I love Phoenix and think it's a great city, but the summers are brutal. Luckily the monsoon this year has been pretty active which has given some relief, but I hate being stuck inside Memorial Day to Labor Day.
I struggle and we get that 90’s and decent humidity all the time. I’d say mid to low 80’s is about average here, although this summer has been rough. The only thing that weather is good for is swimming.
Mid 70’s is about all I want for a good day of being outside.
Mid 70’s is about all I want for a good day of being outside.
It all depends. I hate the cold.
I lived in Utah for 2 years, and could not stand the winters. I will take 105°F and 70% humidity over 0°F and 20% humidity any day.
Not saying I like 100°F and high humidity, but I like it more than cold. Sure I would take 100°F and 20% humidity in the summer in Utah over Houston, but the winters, I just hated them.
The freeze we had here in Houston this February reminded me of how much I hate the cold.
You learn to adapt. As mentioned, you tend to do more stuff in the mornings outside if you need to, and afternoons are spend inside (or at least shaded areas).
Right now at 7am it is 77°F and 85% humidity outside right now. It is tolerable, but you will sweat if doing anything even slightly strenuous.
By this afternoon, it will be ~95°F and 55% humidity, which you can still do stuff outside, just not as long and need to stay hydrated.
I lived in Utah for 2 years, and could not stand the winters. I will take 105°F and 70% humidity over 0°F and 20% humidity any day.
Not saying I like 100°F and high humidity, but I like it more than cold. Sure I would take 100°F and 20% humidity in the summer in Utah over Houston, but the winters, I just hated them.
The freeze we had here in Houston this February reminded me of how much I hate the cold.
You learn to adapt. As mentioned, you tend to do more stuff in the mornings outside if you need to, and afternoons are spend inside (or at least shaded areas).
Right now at 7am it is 77°F and 85% humidity outside right now. It is tolerable, but you will sweat if doing anything even slightly strenuous.
By this afternoon, it will be ~95°F and 55% humidity, which you can still do stuff outside, just not as long and need to stay hydrated.
