Cities you thought were hotter/colder/wetter/etc than what they are (climate misconceptions) (West, mild)

[alex985]

Lol at the argument with Majami.


I thought it occurred much later in the year than April for some reason.

[Saritra]

Northern Europe is much, much warmer than I thought it was a few years ago. That's the big thing that comes to mind.

[lommaren]

Originally Posted by Saritra

Northern Europe is much, much warmer than I thought it was a few years ago. That's the big thing that comes to mind.

Yes. Especially hinterland areas where the maritime air can travel over lowland land areas to increase the summer heat, that can make it rather sensational at times. Also I did some research on so-called "tropical nights" in Sweden, something that normally is impossible on these latitudes due to the low sun, in 1997 a now defunct weather station on Gotland recorded 15 consecutive (!) nights with lows above 20C The last of those occurred on September 3!

Also our 22C avg high-line in summer for the last 15 years is reaching very high latitudes in spite of being influenced by maritime currents. Even areas as far north as Sollefteå (63N!) have above 22C in July due to those being shielded behind the mountains

[TorshavnSunHolidays]

I always used to think Sweden was far colder in winter with constant snow for 4 months -a lot of English people think this - although it is milder there generally these days anyway

NYC also milder than i first thought . - same logic applied - due to all those detective shows with snow piled up .

was it fake snow ?

[Razza94]

I thought New York was colder and cloudier year round.

[TorshavnSunHolidays]

yeah - same here razza

[Razza94]

Originally Posted by TorshavnSunHolidays

yeah - same here razza

For some reason TV shows, movies, video games, etc. Like to portray it as being a lot colder than it actually is.

Anything that's set during the winter makes the place look like Lapland.

[alex985]

Originally Posted by Razza94

For some reason TV shows, movies, video games, etc. Like to portray it as being a lot colder than it is.

Anything that's set during the winter makes the place look like Lapland.

Not just TV shows. New Yorkers love to exaggerate their climate too. The way they describe it makes Vostok seem tropical.

[alex985]

My ex-girlfriend's heart was a lot colder than I thought.

[Razza94]

Originally Posted by alex985

Not just TV shows. New Yorkers love to exaggerate their climate too. The way they describe it makes Vostok seem tropical.

I guess they see their winters as a badge of honour. Makes them feel tough