Preference for the Cold

[ColdCanadian]

Originally Posted by gdude

It's in my genes to prefer the cooler weather. I absolutely despise temperatures above 85.I prefer temperatures around 65 and below.

Likewise, genetics seem to make me almost the reverse, yet I'm still a Canadian;
probably no way I could be "acclimatizing" to our 50 warmest days per year, or could I?

[susancruzs]

Good point, Jammie! We've discussed that before, too! Somone used to warm weather might say its 50and cold. Here people are in shorts, tee shirts, already wearing sandals for 50 degrees!

I met my sister for breakfast awhile back 4 people got out of Florida car with all these layered clothes, what a riot! I had a sweatshirt, no jacket they asked aren't you cold, hmmm not really! They said it was in the 30's when we left the motel! We've never been here in May we thought it would be warmer! I wonder how they felt when they got to Marquette and saw snow!!!

I think it depends on a personal opinion. I don't think its age or gender unless people can't tollerate cold as they age. What people can afford, where they work, maybe family is what matters. I can do hot weather, I don't like it, dry or humid, 90 is not my friend. On the cold side, damp bugs me more than really chilly and we do get damp, dreary days in the fall when the lake is warm and cool air moves in, fog and damp, not pretty!

[Trimac20]

It's mostly to do with where you live in and what you're used to, though there might be small genetic differences (Northern European descent as opposed to say black). I'm not sure though different populations have different tolerances for cold. Most humans naturally prefer warmer temps - I've heard 21C (70F) is the universal average 'ideal' (about my ideal too). My comfort zone for being out and about is about 10-32C (50-90F). Outside of that it begins to feel oppressive, although a nippy 4C (40F) nippy by Perth standards, at least, morning with sunshine is invigourating!

[RichardW]

Anything below 20c/68f is too cold for me. Our summer avg maximum is only 19.6c so that is a bit tricky.

[koyaanisqatsi1]

I'd take the cold anytime over hot and humid conditions. At least when it's cold, easier to warm up but when it's humid, hard to cool down. Can't do much exercise on humid days as can make one very sluggish.