Denver worth 15% more than Austin?

[SkyDog77]

Originally Posted by le roi

Not at the same time. Those are daily maximums.

It is 100% humidity in the middle of the night when it is 74°. Hence a dewpoint of 75°

It is 56% humidity at mid-day when the temperature is 93°

This is not too different from Austin, TX.



Humidity on the ground is often 50-60% when it is hot and raining outside.

I've learned something new regarding the daily swings in the humidity numbers. While it's academically interesting, the livability of said weather is what's important. After 4 days in Raleigh, I can conclusively say I don't need to ever go back in the summertime.

I have never been to Austin in the summer, it's very nice in the spring, but if it is remotely like Raleigh is in July, Denver is easily worth 15% more in my mind. YMMV. If you hate snow more than hot summers, Raleigh or Austin would certainly be preferable. Raleigh does have some stunning greenery compared to either.

I thought it was great for me to get the perspective of going from some of our country's most extreme desert heat in Vegas to some of our most extreme humid heat back to back. While Denver is easily more bearable than either, the dry heat of the desert is better. Especially if you don't like bugs.

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by SkyDog77

I've learned something new regarding the daily swings in the humidity numbers. While it's academically interesting, the livability of said weather is what's important. After 4 days in Raleigh, I can conclusively say I don't need to ever go back in the summertime.

I have never been to Austin in the summer, it's very nice in the spring, but if it is remotely like Raleigh is in July, Denver is easily worth 15% more in my mind. YMMV. If you hate snow more than hot summers, Raleigh or Austin would certainly be preferable. Raleigh does have some stunning greenery compared to either.

I thought it was great for me to get the perspective of going from some of our country's most extreme desert heat in Vegas to some of our most extreme humid heat back to back. While Denver is easily more bearable than either, the dry heat of the desert is better. Especially if you don't like bugs.

Summer in Austin is very heavy. I actually felt it was worse than Raleigh, humidity-wise.

There are areas of both cities that I think are absolutely gorgeous, but the humidity is just too much for me to spend extended periods of time in either place in the spring/summer.

[sammy87]

Originally Posted by TigerLily24

Summer in Austin is very heavy. I actually felt it was worse than Raleigh, humidity-wise.

There are areas of both cities that I think are absolutely gorgeous, but the humidity is just too much for me to spend extended periods of time in either place in the spring/summer.

I was born in TX, spent 10 years there.....would not move back.

I've lived-in the south east in ATL and parts near Raleigh and the only spot I like is Asheville/Boone NC. Id move there in a heartbeat. Blacksburg VA is really nice area as well. But there is not much economy outside tourism in those spots so thats why they're so nice! I can't handle the southern heat...or any heat for the matter.

There are parts of OR, WA, ME, and MI I think all are as good or better than CO....just depends on what you want.

[SQL]

I think what it really boils down to is if you really care about humidity or not. And possibly pro sports. Because Austin (and most of Texas for that matter) is more humid than average. And they don't have pro sports teams as of now. However, Austin tends to make up for that in other ways, including food, night life, and the arts & entertainment scene.

Climate used to be a big deal to me. And summer used to be my favorite season. But that has changed so much in the last few years. I don't know if it's because Denver has just become so much more hot during the summers or because I've just grown less tolerant to the heat. Maybe it's a little bit of both. But I find that the summers here can be a bit unbearable due to the intensity of the sun and heat. If I do any sort of physical activity, I usually have to do it in the mornings or indoors, otherwise it's not happening. This summer has been pretty brutal IMO.

[vegaspilgrim]

Originally Posted by SQL

I think what it really boils down to is if you really care about humidity or not. And possibly pro sports. Because Austin (and most of Texas for that matter) is more humid than average. And they don't have pro sports teams as of now. However, Austin tends to make up for that in other ways, including food, night life, and the arts & entertainment scene.

Climate used to be a big deal to me. And summer used to be my favorite season. But that has changed so much in the last few years. I don't know if it's because Denver has just become so much more hot during the summers or because I've just grown less tolerant to the heat. Maybe it's a little bit of both. But I find that the summers here can be a bit unbearable due to the intensity of the sun and heat. If I do any sort of physical activity, I usually have to do it in the mornings or indoors, otherwise it's not happening. This summer has been pretty brutal IMO.

This summer has without a doubt been much hotter than the previous 2 summers, which I would say were much cooler than normal. However, when comparing to all at the previous years I can remember, the heat this summer is normal. Some years are hotter, some years are a little cooler, some years are rainier, but intense summers like this (and sometimes even hotter-- with temps breaking into the upper 90s and even low 100s) are very common. I feel the same as you-- I am really starting to hate summer and welcome the cooler temperatures hopefully coming soon as summer winds down.

[downtownnola]

Originally Posted by vegaspilgrim

This summer has without a doubt been much hotter than the previous 2 summers, which I would say were much cooler than normal. However, when comparing to all at the previous years I can remember, the heat this summer is normal. Some years are hotter, some years are a little cooler, some years are rainier, but intense summers like this (and sometimes even hotter-- with temps breaking into the upper 90s and even low 100s) are very common. I feel the same as you-- I am really starting to hate summer and welcome the cooler temperatures hopefully coming soon as summer winds down.

It is so funny, because I echo you guys exactly. I am in my early 30s. This summer has been hot and dry, but it has felt more intense to me than they used to. I lived in Chicago from Fall 2013 to Fall 2015, so maybe I got used to the more humid summers with less intense sunlight? I remember that in my early to mid 20s, I LOVED the heat and could be content sitting out by the pool in the direct sunlight all day, but these days, I find it a bit draining. I am already looking forward to the cooler fall weather.