Honesty about Humidity (house, utilities, living in)

[GARYNJANET]

Had a friend tell me today, who was raised in Conneticut, that the humidity there was absolutely terrible. He said he was always wet, could never get dry! He hated it. He said it would be 90 degrees with 95% humidity. How does the humidity in TN compare to Conneticut? Anyone know?

We actually plan on visiting TN again, only this time in July or August so we will know first hand. We, frankly, are getting tired of everyone here in CA saying to us as soon as they hear we are possibly moving to TN, "Oh, you will hate it, the humidity is awful".

I figure if that's the only negative thing they can say about TN, then we'll be fine. If someone were to tell me they're moving to CA, I could give them a list of negative reasons as to why they should not move here!

[alleycat]

Well, I don't know about Connecticut, but there are days when it's very hot and very humid here (nearing 100 degree, nearing 100% humidity). I've living in the south all my life and there's days where even I'm uncomfortable outside.

But every place has something similar. For example, I haven't been to California but a couple of times on business, but it seemed so dry where I was, almost frighteningly so; as though a forest fire might break out all by itself. I'm sure that in a state as large as California that not all areas are like that.

Personally, I think I'd rather live through a few hot and humid days in summer than live where winter last from September to May, or even where there's no change of seasons. It's hard to truely appreciate spring until you've lived through winter.

[GrannyLois]

I have lived in humid places, and I don't think it's humid here most of the time, but I guess it's relative. Here is a post by Joss dated 8-28-06:


"If you take a look at the weather graphs in the City-data pages for each city, you might notice that the humidity seems pretty constant over most of the south and east coast; generally speaking about 80%-90% in the mornings, 50%-60% in the afternoons."

[GARYNJANET]

Originally Posted by alleycat

Well, I don't know about Connecticut, but there are days when it's very hot and very humid here (nearing 100 degree, nearing 100% humidity). I've living in the south all my life and there's days where even I'm uncomfortable outside.

But every place has something similar. For example, I haven't been to California but a couple of times on business, but it seemed so dry where I was; almost frighteningly so, as though a forest fire might break out by itself. I'm sure that in a state as large as California that not all areas are like that.

Personally, I think I'd rather live through a few hot and humid days in summer than live where winter last from September to May, or even where there's no change of seasons. It's hard to truely appreciate spring until you've lived through winter.

I agree with you alleycat! And I can always count on you to reply and give me some answers. You're like the watchful angel over the forum always there ready to help!!

[GARYNJANET]

Originally Posted by GrannyLois

I have lived in humid places, and I don't think it's humid here most of the time, but I guess it's relative. Here is a post by Joss dated 8-28-06:


"If you take a look at the weather graphs in the City-data pages for each city, you might notice that the humidity seems pretty constant over most of the south and east coast; generally speaking about 80%-90% in the mornings, 50%-60% in the afternoons."

How do you reduce the humidity in your home to help elliminate mildew and mold? Do you have whole house fans that I've been hearing about?

[cncguy2000]

A good working AC unit and a mint julip will reduce inside humidity.

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by GARYNJANET

How do you reduce the humidity in your home to help elliminate mildew and mold? Do you have whole house fans that I've been hearing about?

I don't know about Granny . . . but we like air conditioning. ;-)

A whole house fan, or just a venting fan in the attic, will help to reduce your utility costs.

That's another thing, you'll probably appreciate the cost of utilities here; I'm guessing it's 40% less. Ditto gasoline; here gas is a little over $3.00, I hear it's around $4.00 out there.

[CAtoGA]

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We, frankly, are getting tired of everyone here in CA saying to us as soon as they hear we are possibly moving to TN, "Oh, you will hate it, the humidity is awful".

I figure if that's the only negative thing they can say about TN, then we'll be fine. If someone were to tell me they're moving to CA, I could give them a list of negative reasons as to why they should not move here![/QUOTE]

I'm with you on that one! I agree that CA has some beautiful scenery (we're in Northern CA), but I, for one, am tired of seeing brown, dry grass all spring and summer. One of the benefits of the weather in TN is that things stay green. The humidity and the difference in culture are the things that I hear about the most when I mention moving to TN. I figure you can acclimate yourself to just about anything as long as you're willing to.

Good luck, garynjanet, on finding your dream home.

[GARYNJANET]

Originally Posted by alleycat

I don't know about Granny . . . but we like air conditioning. ;-)

A whole house fan, or just a venting fan in the attic, will help to reduce your utility costs.

That's another thing, you'll probably appreciate the cost of utilities here; I'm guessing it's 40% less. Ditto gasoline.

That's exactly what we've been hearing about alleycat. In fact, we have a whole house fan to help reduce the high electricity bills. They raised our, already high rates, last summer. Our bill went from $250 in June to $619 in July. After installing the fan, we were able to reduce our bill to $380. And what's pathetic about that, we were happy.

[GARYNJANET]

Originally Posted by cncguy2000

A good working AC unit and a mint julip will reduce inside humidity.

What is a mint julip?