Is it odd that I love overcast weather? (climate, snow, Chicago)

[Tim McDaniels Sr.]

I enjoy overcast weather. I know it's not the norm. But I always feel happy on those days.

I remember when I lived in Chicago, I used to walk up and down the beach on overcast days. The wind blowing and with strong, crashing waves on lake Michigan and sometimes a light drizzle. I could walk for hours...

[Charlotteborn]

I love a good rainy day, thunderstorms, snow days, bright sunny days, etc. I love all the seasons. I think it is easy to love a great overcast or dreary day when you don't have too many of them in a row!

[ShaheenHassan]

Same
I enjoy overcast weather a lot but not as much as rainy weather.

[cherrychips666]

It's not that odd, there are many people I know who prefer overcast days. I think my town looks prettier when it's overcast. The vegetation just looks lusher.

[flamingGalah!]

Yes.

[Arktikos]

It's practically a necessity for living in my coastal SE Alaska climate, though an occasional day with sunshine is truly appreciated.

[Tim McDaniels Sr.]

Originally Posted by Arktikos

It's practically a necessity for living in my coastal SE Alaska climate, though an occasional day with sunshine is truly appreciated.

From your perspective I can understand that. I live in the very sunny Atlanta, GA. I am amazed by how much sun we get. I'm a native Northerner.

[smithgn]

I don’t think it’s odd. I enjoy it too mostly. Especially with the monotonous Mediterranean weather an overcast day is welcome (along with some rain too).

[Veritas Vincit]

I once read in a textbook somewhere that liking grey overcast days can be a symptom of clinical depression.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

I think it's odd. I came from a part of the country (upstate NY) where over half the year was overcast, and had to take prescription anti-depressants from mid October to mid April. I bailed as soon as I was an adult