California dry heat vs Florida humidity (San Diego, Columbia: home, property taxes, live in)

[Dennis P]

Going from the humid weather in Florida to the drier climate in California shouldn't be a problem. But, as already mentioned, it could be a problem doing the opposite. I lived in Orlando for a few years when I was a youngster and still remember how oppressively hot and muggy the weather there was. Since moving back to California (I'm a California native), I can appreciate our much more comfortable, not-as-humid weather here.

[exnewcomer]

Originally Posted by FL2CA

SD weather is great compared to Miami. I was in SoCal last summer during an apparently humid spell and it wasn't that bad at all. Here in Orlando if I get caught in a *really* extreme humid part of the year(Aug)...it feels like you can't even breath! It does get colder though in SD during the winter so get some jackets and sweaters...some things you probably never had to shop for in MIA.

I would say between 3-5pm is the most uncomfortable time of the day in Orlando during the summer...mucho mucho mucho caliente! Thank god for Willis Haviland(A/C inventor)! One thing that'll be a surprise to you is that you don't need AC in SD. That implication alone should make you grin

Folks you would be surprised, but mid South Carolina inland (around Columbia and the Sandhills) has pretty dry climate, although not as dry as southern California with temperatures 30F to 110F and humidity around 30% except when it rains. There's usually a costal breeze most of the time. The climate is slightly short of Mediterranean and much more pleasant than Florida.

[MaartinD]

I been in San Diego many, many times and even stayed there for weeks at a time and believe me it's very HUMID in San Diego! The Humidity is quite bad in San Diego. So why all this pretending that San Diego has dry heat. There is nothing wrong with stating the truth.

[JakeDog]

Originally Posted by MaartinD

I been in San Diego many, many times and even stayed there for weeks at a time and believe me it's very HUMID in San Diego! The Humidity is quite bad in San Diego. So why all this pretending that San Diego has dry heat. There is nothing wrong with stating the truth.

Are you from Las Vegas or Phoenix??? I lived in the South. Claiming the humidity in San Diego is quite bad is a flat out joke. On the rare occassions when there is humidity, it usually feels great b/c of the offshore winds. The real high heat in San Diego is almost always DRY b/c of the Santa Ana winds. Most of the time its perfect.

[JakeDog]

Originally Posted by exnewcomer

Folks you would be surprised, but mid South Carolina inland (around Columbia and the Sandhills) has pretty dry climate, although not as dry as southern California with temperatures 30F to 110F and humidity around 30% except when it rains. There's usually a costal breeze most of the time. The climate is slightly short of Mediterranean and much more pleasant than Florida.

That is hilarious. Not true. It's VERY SHORT of Mediterranean and much closer to oppresively humid. Lived near there, not buying what you are selling. When an area is overrun with Kudzu and the grass is green without watering, the humidity is NOT low and it is NOT mediterranean.

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by MaartinD

So why all this pretending that San Diego has dry heat.

San Diego does have dry hot spells. While the Moderator cut: link removedaverage relative humidity in SD is a bit high, two factors combine to make it bearable in a way truly humid areas aren't: moderate average air temperatures and dew point levels that are almost always in the comfortable range. Dew point is the best measure of air moisture-related comfort.

Like the other poster pointed out, when the really torrid temps hit, they're more than likely going to be during the Northeast wind conditions that spawn bone-dry air and massive wildland fires.

[neonrider]

Originally Posted by JakeDog

That is hilarious. Not true. It's VERY SHORT of Mediterranean and much closer to oppresively humid. Lived near there, not buying what you are selling. When an area is overrun with Kudzu and the grass is green without watering, the humidity is NOT low and it is NOT mediterranean.

It sure probably more humid in Mid SoCar than in SoCal, but I always watch the humidity and it is 30% to 50% most of the time. A lot of days here are very comfortable with low humidity, I'd say 80% of the time, but towards the coast it becomes more humid. I'm not selling anything, in fact the real estate prices are low here and no one wants to sell this area, to prevent our prices and property taxes from skyrocketing. I just think it is an advantage to have mediocre humidity to prevent wildfires, have less dust blowing around and also you can have a better garden. Regarding Kudzu (it by the way means "trash" in Japanese), it is overrun only in places where the owner likes it or is lazy. And regarding comfort level when you pay 5 times less for almost everything and a slightly higher humidity and no earthquakes I'd say the comfort levels in SC are much higher. Yet the place seems to "suck" because fewer jobs I suppose, due to the absence of Hollywood industry, Silicon Valley and other oversold factors.

[Fontucky]

Low humidity isn't the only factor that drives our wildland fire danger. The type of fuel in the Chaparral biome, which is found in only a scant few places in the world, is the major contributor to that volatility.
This stuff will burn in high humidity as well as low.

[MaartinD]

I've been in San Diego way too many times for anyone to constantly pretend that San Diego has dry heat only. Bull! Most of the time it's very HUMID indeed! And that's no joke! There is nothing wrong with stating the truth. So what if San Diego has very HUMID weather. There is a lot to see and do in San Diego.
The weather is not a reflection of the people that live there! San Diego is a very nice place. Sea World and so much more. Take a look at San Diego's Zoo. Yes, so much to see and do in San Diego. You'll quickly get used to the high humidity and have a good time to "boot".

[Carrie2979]

Not to get slightly off topic either but if you are not an avid lotion user, you may feel that your skin is somewhat drier here so find a good lotion.

I think you'll find our weather rather comfortable