Does anyone else dislike long days and bright sunny weather? (husband, marriage)

[AnthonyJ34]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

KC doesn't really have distinct seasons most of the time, just extreme weather. To have four distinct seasons in the US you generally have to be much further north with more pronounced seasonal variations in daylight.

That varies. Elevation has a lot to do with seasonal variation. For example, here in Southern California (Los Angeles County), our seasons don't change drastically in any way. The contrast between one season to the next is almost imperceptible, and it's common for summer-like conditions to persist well into the fall, and it's not uncommon to have warm (and even hot) weather in the dead of winter -- 80 degree Christmas Days are not unheard of here in So. Cal.

But up in our local mountains things are much different. Drive up to Big Bear Lake (elevation 6,750ft.) and things change drastically. At that altitude, the seasons are stark, with clear and abrupt changes from one season to the next. It's common for snow to linger on the peaks surrounding Big Bear well into June, and summer nights can get down right chilly. Fall is generally a short interlude between summer and winter, characterized by mild daytime temps and chilly nighttime temps.

[AnthonyJ34]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

I can't stand direct sunlight, most of the US is much too far south in latitude. Then again, the US is a southerly oriented nation compared to most of Europe and Canada. So, yes, I prefer the exact opposite of most Americans in terms of climate. The more snow and the more clouds (preferably with a snow covered ground) the better. I like the UP of Michigan quite a bit as well as it reminds me a good bit of Scandinavia in terms of landscape. I have some Finnish ancestry, and some Finns migrated to the western UP of Michigan and northern Wisconsin in the late 19th century and early 20th century. I feel right at home in that area.

I have heard the UP of Michigan is a beautiful place. I have never been there, but I will have to check it out someday. It's also one of the few remaining places in the Continental United States where wild wolves still roam free (I'm a wolf aficionado and study the species extensively).

[jaminhealth]

Originally Posted by AnthonyJ34

That varies. Elevation has a lot to do with seasonal variation. For example, here in Southern California (Los Angeles County), our seasons don't change drastically in any way. The contrast between one season to the next is almost imperceptible, and it's common for summer-like conditions to persist well into the fall, and it's not uncommon to have warm (and even hot) weather in the dead of winter -- 80 degree Christmas Days are not unheard of here in So. Cal.

But up in our local mountains things are much different. Drive up to Big Bear Lake (elevation 6,750ft.) and things change drastically. At that altitude, the seasons are stark, with clear and abrupt changes from one season to the next. It's common for snow to linger on the peaks surrounding Big Bear well into June, and summer nights can get down right chilly. Fall is generally a short interlude between summer and winter, characterized by mild daytime temps and chilly nighttime temps.

The weather people told us some sun would break thru yesterday and it did NOT. I felt it. Today it's working it's way thru here in Santa Monica.

[Sand&Salt]

Yes, I prefer it cloudy/overcast. Luckily it is like that half the year here at the equator, but it is still 85 and humid. Really no change of seasons. It LOOKS great when the sun is shining, but it is just too intense for me to be out in. That darn Swedish heritage! My skin can't handle it very well. All the "sins of my youth" skin-wise, have come to roost.


I feel I should "be out in it" when it's sunny and gorgeous out, so then I feel guilty being inside. So I wait for the overcast to venture out, LOL. Kind of ironic, but it's all worth it to be on the beach.

[movintime]

Yes. It makes one manic in a weird way. Overstim in my bk. I need no more overstim or I'll really raise anxiety to uncomfy levels.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by AnthonyJ34

I have heard the UP of Michigan is a beautiful place. I have never been there, but I will have to check it out someday. It's also one of the few remaining places in the Continental United States where wild wolves still roam free (I'm a wolf aficionado and study the species extensively).

I'm a big fan of the UP of Michigan and northern Wisconsin as I plan on retiring there as soon as I'm financially able to. The climate there isn't for those that dislike colder temperatures, the low was -17C (1F) in Eagle River, WI this morning. I prefer snow and cold.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by AnthonyJ34

I have heard the UP of Michigan is a beautiful place. I have never been there, but I will have to check it out someday. It's also one of the few remaining places in the Continental United States where wild wolves still roam free (I'm a wolf aficionado and study the species extensively).

Wolf population is mostly in Isle Royale National Park, an island in the NW portion of the UP of Michigan.

[Hapa1]

I really dislike snow and extreme cold, but I do love clouds and temps between 55-65F.

[mlulu23]

Originally Posted by Hapa1

I really dislike snow and extreme cold, but I do love clouds and temps between 55-65F.

^^^^^ Yes, me too. I don't mind a couple of little snow storms once, or twice a year of an inch, or two as long as it melts right away, lol. 55 to 65 is purrrfect .

[otterhere]

I think I've come up with a plan that should work for me, buying beach property in the "sunny south," but reverse snow-birding (going north in the summer) while it's rented out to tourists and living there myself in the winter. At least I hope so.