so yeah im tired of this rain (Houston, Dallas: home, costs)

[Zonie5]

for the time being i live in Northern Arizona and i am having a problem !

i can't remember when it last snowed or rained here . had a heavy frost last night .

[blkgiraffe]

Originally Posted by MobileDave

I was only saying that when I think of Houston I think of monsoon rains, and these can happen anytime of year. The only comparison I made to the PNW was that Houston gets more rain than Seattle or Portland. It's just that the PNW gets very small amounts of rain per day and just has more rainy days.

I know Houston's rain is more spread out through the year with most of the rain falling during the summer. The PNW it's the opposite and is almost completely dry in the summer.

For those wondering what February is like in Houston I found this which I don't believe will settle many of your arguments -

-----February 2012 (so far) -- 3.24 inches

2003 -- 4.08
2004 -- 5.58 (January had 6.01)
2005 -- 6.01
2006 -- 1.46
2007 -- 1.15 (January had 5.72)
2008 -- 4.00 (January had 4.62)
2009 -- 1.52
2010 -- 3.55

The past 30 year average for Feb. is 3.20 inches. So if it didn't rain again this month we would have an average Feb., and that's including all of the rain we have already had.

The difference is we don't normally have as many rainy days. In my years of living here; I've never experienced a winter like this in Houston. I hate this type of weather, but I do realize how much it's needed.

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

The difference is we don't normally have as many rainy days. In my years of living here; I've never experienced a winter like this in Houston. I hate this type of weather, but I do realize how much it's needed.

What's your ideal winter like?

[blkgiraffe]

Originally Posted by Nairobi

What's your ideal winter like?

60s to 70s. However, if it's cold; I'd like snow to come along with that. I really hate cold and rainy. It's just annoying.

[14Bricks]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

The difference is we don't normally have as many rainy days. In my years of living here; I've never experienced a winter like this in Houston. I hate this type of weather, but I do realize how much it's needed.

You say you have only been here three years, so you don't have enough experience with Houston weather. I remember a winter like this back in 2007. It was rainy and cloudy It seems almost everyday for a month I thought I was living in Seattle.

[blkgiraffe]

Originally Posted by 14Bricks

You say you have only been here three years, so you don't have enough experience with Houston weather. I remember a winter like this back in 2007. It was rainy and cloudy It seems almost everyday for a month I thought I was living in Seattle.

I use to visit a lot prior to moving here, but I've lived here for only a short time. The fact that you had to think back to 2007 proves my point.

[redvelvet709]

Folks~~ after the long and scary drought, none of us should ever complain about the rain. Period.

[DejaBlue]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

I agree. I doubt this summer will be the same as last though. I don't know why people are expecting the worse. This was suppose to be a warm and dry winter; look at us now.

For people saying this is typical Houston weather; in my 3+ [I know its not a long time] years of living here; I'd have to disagree with that. This something along the lines of the PNW.

Yep. It's not typical. It's April weather and a hurricane is blowing our way type. It was so dark today I was like is tropical storm/hurricane someone breathing down our necks? Then I remember what month it is.

This is Houston. Last summer was really bad so I really don't expect it to be better. Maybe slightly but still hot as

PNW?

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

60s to 70s. However, if it's cold; I'd like snow to come along with that. I really hate cold and rainy. It's just annoying.

Gross. 50s, partly sunny, and breezy >>>>>>>>.

But I agree that when it gets real cold, I want it to be snowing, to make it worth it.

[cBach]

Originally Posted by Nairobi

What do you mean? Austin has green in the summer time.

Not the grass.