Ummm..but I LIKE overcast and rainy weather (Seattle: school, college)

[41Willys]

Originally Posted by scirocco22

It's less humid in the summer when the temperatures are higher, ladyjuliek. During the rest of the year when the temperatures are lower, it's not unusual for the humidity to be in the 90-100% range. When it's 85-90 degrees out, you won't see 90-100% humidity in Seattle like you would in other parts of the country.

That's why 35-45 degrees with 100% humidity is so uncomfortable to me. That is quite a frequent condition in January and February. Like I've said before, I'd much rather have temperatures in the teens with low humidity than 40 degrees with high humidity.

That's one of the reasons I moved. It was just too uncomfortable for me in the winter. Seattle doesn't have severe winters but like I say, I couldn't take the wet, cold, gray, short days, with high humidity in the 10 months that aren't considered summer.

Very well and simply put Rocco! This is something to seriously consider.
As Ive said before, there's days here (NJ) when its 35 and SO damp and cold I would PRAY for snow just so its not so cold out. Its the kind of cold that goes rite through you to the bone. I am referring to 2-3 days of this.

How long of a stretch do you guys get of this weather?

[scirocco22]

Well, Willys, I guess I wouldn't be able to live in NJ either.

If I said, as I implied, that 10 months out of the year were uncomfortable for me, then nobody would take me seriously. But that's how I felt sometimes. Remember, I lived in western Washington for decades. Sure, December, January and February are the worst months for the chance of having that moisture-laden cold weather that goes right to your bones ...the type of weather as you describe as wishing it would snow so it would feel warmer.

Again, to me, some years just seemed that the 35-45 degree weather with the humidity in the 90%+ range, would just go on for 10 months out of the year. Sure, it didn't but sometimes it seemed that way.

Like you, I'd much prefer 20 degrees and snowing than 35 and raining. So many winter days are in that 38-52 degree range and either raining or misting. Even 50-55 degrees and raining is uncomfortable for me and that's the more realistic "10-month winter" I jokingly allude to because it actually can be happening during that 10 month period ...the typical damp, chilly, wet days that only seem to go away during the last part of July and the first part of August.

Ok, so now everybody's going to jump all over me for Seattle bashing. No, I love Seattle, it's just that it was uncomfortable to live there for 10 months out of the year ...for me, anyway so I spend that time somewhere else.

[ness]

rocco.....i totally understand where you are coming from. Different temps. and climates are uncomfortable to different people for different reasons. I live in the Pasadena area of SoCal and for me it is uncomfortably hot for 6-8 months out of the year. We just had one day of rain (thank goodness) and it was 65 degrees. Yea! But....its supposed to return to the 100s next week. Yuck! I feel trapped inside because the heat is so overbearing. DH had a job offer in Nevada and I told him NO WAY! = ) But...hey...some people love the desert. I was in WA last week and thought the weather was beautiful. I read to my friend's son on their porch while he rain misted down. Beautiful!!!!! I'm up there so much now (to escape the heat) that my friend's joke that I'm their out of state babysitter. But....i know its not everyone's cup of tea.

[MK1971]

The rainy weather is one of the most criticized, yet least negative aspects of the area.

[41Willys]

Originally Posted by MK1971

The rainy weather is one of the most criticized, yet least negative aspects of the area.

What is the worst in your opinion?

[MK1971]

Originally Posted by 41Willys

What is the worst in your opinion?

I just think the area is boring -- I've also come to dislike many of the social attitudes I've encountered here. Politically, I'm a liberal, so I was actually surprised to find that Seattle isn't the area for me.

This thread's about the weather, though, so I'll save that digression for other threads if applicable.

[Woof]

Originally Posted by CityGirl72

My current job does not allow heaters - but that's because it's a high rise building downtown

I'd be a happy camper if I could just have a heater

They did allow my heated foot rest - which helps

I hope no one minds a partial thread detour .... I'll talk a bit about how to stay warm in chilly, wet weather.

Women need iron more than men do, and if they're low in it they will tend to feel cold. It's compounded by social factors, women in this country often eat lowfat diets with no red meat - I suppose it's one of those "Oprah Winfrey" daytime TV diet messages. Have some red meat, especially liver, or if one must be vegetarian drink red wine or eat lentils. Also be aware that ethnic groups that live in very cold climates usually eat a lot of saturated fat.

Red wine has high iron content and also the alcohol greatly improves circulation to the extremities. Any alcohol will do that, and also hot coffee and tea with caffeine will.

I find that if I don't feel like exercising, coffee or tea can energize me enough to start doing it, so they also have a dual purpose.

Don't wear cotton next to your skin if it's cold, that's more a hot climate thing. Wear either wool or synthetics in layers. Go to REI and get advice on comfortable cold weather clothing.

[gnab gib]

Originally Posted by victorytampa

I have to laugh. I'm considering a move to Seattle. I want to leave Florida (great place to visit, but not exactly thrilling to live here) and I've been considering Portland, OR or Seattle, WA.

I have to laugh! The most common thing I hear is, but it's overcast and gray/rainy alot up there. Well, I LOVE rainy/overcast days. Seriously. They make me feel..I don't know...comfortable I guess. Plus, since I like to be outdoors alot the idea of not sweating year round is VERY appealing.

Just my two cents. Any other wierd weather lovers out there?

Yes, right here! The weather is one of the things attracting me to the PNW. My wife is looking forward to the mild winters (we're from Michigan), we're both looking forward to less brutal summers (we live outside D.C. currently), and I am especially looking forward to the clouds and rain!

I actually dislike sunny days. I'm like you. Clouds and a soft rain give me the most wonderful, relaxing feeling. Mellows me right out. It's calming, cozy, and very serene. I can't imagine ever getting tired of it. Different strokes for different folks ...

[Daniel_T]

I love the clouds and rain. I live in AZ and I really hate all the sun. Yuck!! This is the best kind of weather right here in my favorite city.

[41Willys]

Originally Posted by YoAdrian

Yes, right here! The weather is one of the things attracting me to the PNW. My wife is looking forward to the mild winters (we're from Michigan), we're both looking forward to less brutal summers (we live outside D.C. currently), and I am especially looking forward to the clouds and rain!

I actually dislike sunny days. I'm like you. Clouds and a soft rain give me the most wonderful, relaxing feeling. Mellows me right out. It's calming, cozy, and very serene. I can't imagine ever getting tired of it. Different strokes for different folks ...

The summers are worse for me too. Any day that is 90+ degree's with 90% humidity is just too much. You can't even stand in place without sweating.(Even in the shade) I won't even mention the 100 degree day's.So you go inside, but it's hard being inside when it's sunny out.
Winter's can be hard but I like them better then summer.