Summers: Phoenix vs Dallas (Tucson, Tempe: mover, live in, moving to)

[FutureMover08]

For anyone who has lived in both or spent a lot of time in both, which has worse summers Phoenix or Dallas and what makes the one you pick worse than the other? I know it can be a matter of preference and that both are a lot worse than average but between those two which do you think is worse?

[condorito]

Both cities have terrible Summers. In Dallas, it is hot and humid, you walk outside for 10 minutes and you are soaked in sweat. In Phoenix, it is hot and dry, so you walk outside for 10 minutes and you feel dehydrated, dizzy, almost ready to pass out. I would go with Dallas

[BillyBaroo]

A couple years ago we went to Six Flags for a couple days when we were in Dallas. Temperatures were in the 90's and the humidity was high. We were able to cool off when we finally got back to Tucson.

But we still had a good time while we were there, the lines were short and I was able to ride the Titan roller coaster over and over. I would get off the ride and just go around to the entrance and get right on again. One thing I remember though, we went on a water ride, log flume or something, I got wet and because of the humidity I never did get dry for the rest of the day.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by FutureMover08

For anyone who has lived in both or spent a lot of time in both, which has worse summers Phoenix or Dallas and what makes the one you pick worse than the other? I know it can be a matter of preference and that both are a lot worse than average but between those two which do you think is worse?

I live in Phoenix and I've been to Dallas in the summer, and honestly, I think that 95 temp 70 dew point feels worse than 105 temp 50 dew point

[dvxhd]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

I live in Phoenix and I've been to Dallas in the summer, and honestly, I think that 95 temp 70 dew point feels worse than 105 temp 50 dew point

This was posted over 8 years ago, and apparently the OP disappeared from this site a few months after posting this. For what it's worth, both cities have hot summers and both are miserable in their own way. These threads are getting ridiculous: it's like comparing Boston's wet, frigid winters to Seoul's dry, frigid winters. Either way you need to dress appropriately and prepare for some discomfort.

[observer53]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

I live in Phoenix and I've been to Dallas in the summer, and honestly, I think that 95 temp 70 dew point feels worse than 105 temp 50 dew point

It helps to pay attention to the dates on threads. Again, this thread is eight years old. The OP is LONG gone- hasn't even visited the forum since 9/08.

[phetaroi]

1. It's still a good question for many of us thinking of moving to Phoenix.
2. We are encouraged not to start duplicate threads.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

1. It's still a good question for many of us thinking of moving to Phoenix.
2. We are encouraged not to start duplicate threads.

But there really is no answer. The only thing that can be said with certainty is that a Phoenix winter is infinitely better than a Dallas winter. So if summers are equally miserable for different reasons, Phoenix is preferable when looked at on an annual basis.

[wit-nit]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

But there really is no answer. The only thing that can be said with certainty is that a Phoenix winter is infinitely better than a Dallas winter. So if summers are equally miserable for different reasons, Phoenix is preferable when looked at on an annual basis.

Agree, and Phoenix dry heat is great for arthritis sufferers.

[adriver]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

I live in Phoenix and I've been to Dallas in the summer, and honestly, I think that 95 temp 70 dew point feels worse than 105 temp 50 dew point

Check the post date if youre going to search for threads. Welcome to the boards.

Originally Posted by dvxhd

This was posted over 8 years ago, and apparently the OP disappeared from this site a few months after posting this. For what it's worth, both cities have hot summers and both are miserable in their own way. These threads are getting ridiculous: it's like comparing Boston's wet, frigid winters to Seoul's dry, frigid winters. Either way you need to dress appropriately and prepare for some discomfort.

+1

Originally Posted by observer53

It helps to pay attention to the dates on threads. Again, this thread is eight years old. The OP is LONG gone- hasn't even visited the forum since 9/08.

+2

Originally Posted by phetaroi

1. It's still a good question for many of us thinking of moving to Phoenix.
2. We are encouraged not to start duplicate threads.

no its not.

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

But there really is no answer. The only thing that can be said with certainty is that a Phoenix winter is infinitely better than a Dallas winter. So if summers are equally miserable for different reasons, Phoenix is preferable when looked at on an annual basis.

yes there is.
Dallas you sweat. Phoenix you burn.

/thread.