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I don't believe the U.S.'s heat index takes average windspeed into account...
Personally, I've found being in a steady breeze can take away most of the "muggy" sensation.
I checked on NOAA, while they have a great page explaining heat index, excellent by the way, did not find state averages, current or otherwise.
Personally, for me, the humidity levels are important, and once you combine it with a chart of the average temperatures, dew points, gives you a great idea of what to expect.
CC is right, where I am it is quite humid due to the rivers and the lake but also breezy on a regular basis, which does help make it more bearable.
I wouldn't trust it either.
San Diego and Phoenix are considered equally comfortable.
The only people who'd find Phoenix comfortable in summer are the 1-10% of the population who LOVE dry heat. (I'm one of them )
Whereas it's easy to assume that 50+% of all Americans should find San Diego's summers "pleasant."
How could San Diego's summer be anything but comfortable?
Virtually-rainless and the "hottest" month averages 77/65 F, highest highs probably 85 F, lowest lows probably 55 F.
If it's going purely on humidity levels (dewpoints mainly) then that would make sense for those climate index numbers.
well, I'm not sure how I feel about this climate index.
I work outdoors an am a A/C mechanic by trade. I know humidity plays a major role, but there were some places that had good comfort numbers but were like 100+ average high times.
well, I'm not sure how I feel about this climate index.
I work outdoors an am a A/C mechanic by trade. I know humidity plays a major role, but there were some places that had good comfort numbers but were like 100+ average high times.
Since you are an A/C mechanic,
wouldn't it be beneficial to live somewhere that has high summer discomfort?
That could mean you retain brisk business in the Spring and Fall months too.
Yes it would be beneficial, but also a lot more miserable. I spend most of my days on top of roofs. its kinda nasty up there.
I worked in Hawaii for many years and ya, i sweat like a pig, but I can't imagine a summer in Phoenix or Texas. its always a lot hotter on the roof. Your tools are to hot to grab, you cant sit down or the roof, it will burn your butt and don't even get me started on the rain (currently living in Portland Oregon).
I know I want to move where the summer is longer, and I dont care for snow much.
I just don't want to end up a raisin.
Once I know what cites I could handle working in, next comes leasure time posiblities.
nope, id rather work in the rain then work the night shift
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Something you also might want to consider...
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and don't even get me started on the rain (currently living in Portland Oregon). 
