[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by RestArea

Then don't move to DC or its neighboring areas. It's far worse than Florida.

Are you serious??....there's no comparison. I'm a FL native and lived in DC for 10 years. DC is bad for about two months (July-August), Florida is bad from April through October.

[Spring Hillian]

Traffic is lighter also when the snowbirds arent here.

Originally Posted by RestArea

Then don't move to DC or its neighboring areas. It's far worse than Florida.

Florida isn't really as hot as some people make out. The air temperature isn't all that bad. What gets you is the intensity of the sun when it beats down on you. Shade makes a huge difference.

Coastal areas are definitely cooler than inland areas. I lived in both and frequently travelled between them. Typically, the inland areas would be about 5 F warmer in the summer than same latitude coastal areas. Sea breezes would make the coastal areas feel even cooler.

But the good thing about summer in Florida is the near complete absence of snowbirds, a species that squawks incessantly during their winter layover. The ground is also cleaner without their droppings.

[EscAlaMike]

OP, if you don't like heat and humidity, why did you even post here? Of course Fla is not for you. No way around it.

[Spring Hillian]

Originally Posted by tfriss92

says the guy hiding in the florida because he can't handle a little cold

it was -45 ferenehit here last night i wasn't complaining thats my climate put an extra layer on and go about your day

you can acclimate to humidity, you can't acclimate to -40s which explains why you aren't in a cold climate, and i am a whimp

and i can tolerate hate , las vegas is my favorite city in terms of weather i was there during a 115-120 heat wave and enjoyed it, i do not enjoy feeling like I'm sitting in a hot tub just to go get my mail however

Florida, or the southeast in general would be difficult for you. Las Vegas has a "dry heat". That is why its a barren desert while Florida is lush and green all year round. The humidity here is high in the summer. No doubt about that. The sun's rays are also very strong so the UV index is high as well. The temps stay around 90 during the day. However, I have no problem being outdoors during the day as we all have to live life. I avoid over exertion from about 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. No lawn mowing, no house painting, I dont wash my car during those periods in summer. Its more of a time for light duty activities.

My car starts real easy when its hot outside and flipping on the a/c keeps me cool.
How does your car start when it is -45 degrees? How is your home heated? How does your water pipes handle -45?

[Spring Hillian]

Originally Posted by Shortbus901

There is nowhere to escape the humidity during the summer and summer can be a very long season down here, especially the further south you go. Ironically though the furthest point south has the lowest record high temp in the State (Key West at 97ºF).

I'm from Tampa and live in Key West now. I find it much, much more tolerable down here during the hot months. Still a sticky, sweaty mess though. No way around that in the South.

Lot's of places to escape the heat and humidity. Just go indoors anywhere as it is all well air conditioned.

[Spring Hillian]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

Are you serious??....there's no comparison. I'm a FL native and lived in DC for 10 years. DC is bad for about two months (July-August), Florida is bad from April through October.

Maybe because northern FL is about 700 miles closer to the equator and Miami is over 1,000 miles from D.C.

[tfriss92]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

Florida, or the southeast in general would be difficult for you. Las Vegas has a "dry heat". That is why its a barren desert while Florida is lush and green all year round. The humidity here is high in the summer. No doubt about that. The sun's rays are also very strong so the UV index is high as well. The temps stay around 90 during the day. However, I have no problem being outdoors during the day as we all have to live life. I avoid over exertion from about 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. No lawn mowing, no house painting, I dont wash my car during those periods in summer. Its more of a time for light duty activities.

My car starts real easy when its hot outside and flipping on the a/c keeps me cool.
How does your car start when it is -45 degrees? How is your home heated? How does your water pipes handle -45?

I have a new car so it starts up
Fine but I let it warm up to avoid any issues , my house was fine no freezing pipe issues but others weren't as lucky

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Nope.

[OpinionInOcala]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

Lot's of places to escape the heat and humidity. Just go indoors anywhere as it is all well air conditioned.

Because nothing says subtropical paradise like reverse-hibernating indoors.

I say that in jest to a certain degree, but you have to admit there's a very clear and real irony there.

[The Villages Guy]

Originally Posted by RestArea

Then don't move to DC or its neighboring areas. It's far worse than Florida.

Florida isn't really as hot as some people make out. The air temperature isn't all that bad. What gets you is the intensity of the sun when it beats down on you. Shade makes a huge difference.

Coastal areas are definitely cooler than inland areas. I lived in both and frequently travelled between them. Typically, the inland areas would be about 5 F warmer in the summer than same latitude coastal areas. Sea breezes would make the coastal areas feel even cooler.

But the good thing about summer in Florida is the near complete absence of snowbirds, a species that squawks incessantly during their winter layover. The ground is also cleaner without their droppings.

^ This

We live 3 miles in from the gulf, with some of that being the large lake our neighborhood is on. The breezes make a huge difference and the water temp helps keep us warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer....than inland. The living & bedroom areas, as well as lanai face east, so it is morning sun and afternoon shade. That makes a huge difference. Plus we are lush with dense foliage and parks.

All this put together, makes it downright nice in the summer. We love it. Now, if we faced west, were inland, no lake, no pool and all sunshine....well that would be completely different. So we bought accordingly and are very much loving it.