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I'm a native and used to the hot summers, but last summer just about killed ME. I remember going to LA in August on a day when the temp was 105 (during that horrid heat wave) and thinking how unbelieveable the weather in CA was and not wanting to come back until October. I need a summer home in the "hills".
I think the drought helped a lot with controlling the skeeters though.
Thanks to all of you for the weather info! It seems that the humidity wil be too much for us in that area. I will cross Cary off our list and keep searching. Thanks again for all the input. Much appreciated!
Trishfrom LA
of course, we hardly had any thunderstorms last year...lol
don't get me wrong, been here from the day i was born, but I don't try and sugar coat it.
August can be downright miserable. Probably not as bad as FLA, GA and AL...but compared to what you are probably used to it will be like being in a wet oven some days!
Coming from MA I am used to humid summers. Just not as long! LOL
To honest last summer didn't bother me. Between central AC and the pool I was fine.
One thing I hated about summers in MA is so many of the homes don't have central AC. I just had lame window units in the bedrooms. I hated being trapped in one room with a noisy AC unit. UGH! So I didn't like being in my home or anyone elses either. Probably about 90% of my friends and family didn't have central AC. Partly because most homes are old. One of my homes was built in the 20's. Even new construction didn't always have central AC. It's considered a big upgrade there due to different kind of heating systems.
To deal with the heat and humidity in MA it was beach, pool, restaurants, movie theaters, or watching TV in the bedroom w/ the window unit AC blasting.
The average relative humidity does not vary greatly from season to season but is generally the highest in winter and lowest in spring. The lowest relative humidities are found over the southern Piedmont, where the year around average is about 65 percent.
The highest are along the immediate coast, averaging around 75 percent. The least amount of actual moisture is found in the higher mountains. The lower temperatures, however, result in relative humidities that are about the same as elsewhere in the State.
Will the high temp + humidity during summer cause people to stay indoors and be restricted to indoorsy activity outdoors - no hikes, walks in the park, picnics ?
What time does it cool off - do you folks keep the air conditioners continuously on ?
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So I didn't like being in my home or anyone elses either. Probably about 90% of my friends and family didn't have central AC. Partly because most homes are old. One of my homes was built in the 20's. Even new construction didn't always have central AC. It's considered a big upgrade there due to different kind of heating systems. 
