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Yes. Totally agreed. Humidity is a state of mind, but when it is constant, as shown in my list, it outranks some northern states who claim they are humid, when in truth they are only humid for certain periods, as opposed to the south where it is constant.
how bad is humidity in these cities? and for those who live in humid places how do you deal with, i hate the feeling of sweating and feeling like you smell like a** just for walking to your mailbox
Dress very light with cotton and linen fabrics, and get several pairs of sandals or more relaxed footwear.
Eat healthy and stay hydrated. Most people will insist they drink plenty of water, but there have been studies which suggest that 3/4 of Americans are actually dehydrated most of the time. Eating a lot of processed and high sugar foods will also contribute to making your body feel oppressed by the weather.
Stay active. Shutting yourself indoors will never give you the chance to become acclimated to the weather and will only make summer seem longer.
If you're hellbent on being miserable, you probably will be.
Surprisingly in my research, Charlotte, Washington DC, and Philadelphia follow below this level, though still are considered humid during the summer. Other cities are humid at times but really don't make the "humid" grade overall...this would include Indianapolis, New York City, Cincinnati, and Chicago.
I always chuckle when people say the Southern Appalachians don't get the humidity. Western NC/Eastern TN/Northeastern GA are technically classified as a rainforest climate.
Yeah, going by Dew Point - a better measure of humidity feel - Vegas is super comfortable from everything I can see just poking through some data. I saw an occasional day during summer where it got above comfort levels (but the temperature dipped considerably on that day, to 90 degrees), but I never saw it reaching oppressive levels. I know I've never felt like I'm walking through water when I've been in vegas. I've felt that way in Florida when the temperature was otherwise absolutely perfect though. Dallas I've felt very wet, oppressive I'd say - but probably only because it was also so hot. It doesn't even come close to Florida.
It's very overwelming trying to find a city that I will enjoy the weather in , because I work outside I don't have the luxory of an air conditioned office.
Dress very light with cotton and linen fabrics, and get several pairs of sandals or more relaxed footwear.
Eat healthy and stay hydrated. Most people will insist they drink plenty of water, but there have been studies which suggest that 3/4 of Americans are actually dehydrated most of the time. Eating a lot of processed and high sugar foods will also contribute to making your body feel oppressed by the weather.
Stay active. Shutting yourself indoors will never give you the chance to become acclimated to the weather and will only make summer seem longer.
If you're hellbent on being miserable, you probably will be.
Amen and amen. I'm used to humidity and it doesn't tend to bother me, but when I visit New Orleans or Charleston, SC or Houston, I do notice that it seems hotter even though it's really not. (I live in northeast Texas, which is a pretty humid area.) But it's just not that difficult to dress for the weather - all natural fabrics as you recommend, no panty hose (I can't even remember the last time I wore those), and lots and lots of cute sandals.
Maintain a healthy weight and drink lots of water. And don't fight the hair thing, go with it instead. I like my hair a lot better in more humid climates than I do in dry climates, but that's because I don't fight the feeling.
Get outside in those loose fitting cotton or linen clothes and enjoy yourself!
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