Is Houston's climate underrated? (Dallas, Galveston: wealthy, getaway, campus)

[Mr. Clutch]

Originally Posted by KerrTown

Where in L.A.? The TV forecasts divide the microclimates into Beach/Coast, Metro (or Inland) L.A./O.C., Valleys, High Desert, and Mountains. (Low Desert has disappeared recently.). Beach/Coast is the most comfortable, hands down. People don't dream of having that ocean view house in Malibu for nothing!

I was in downtown Long Beach for a while and in the valley near Van Nuys Airport for a while, and they were both comfortable temperature-wise no doubt.

When I say "too dry" in this context, it should be interpreted as "does not rain enough for my liking".

[ganadocoog]

1. There is only really one VERY small section of the US that has objectively beautiful weather pretty much all the time- coastal southern and mid-coast California. Even that (I lived there for two years in the Navy) has its drawbacks. After 4 months straight of sun and no rain I was begging for a thunderstorm - seriously. (Not to mention earthquakes and wildfires).


2. My sister lives in Phoenix and it is dry which is nice but for a few months the heat is easily over 100F and the heat is like when you open an oven door and is VERY dangerous.


3. I've lived in upstate NY through a winter with about 100" of snow. Dark, COLD, snow, ice....absolutely dreadful.


4. In summary, every area has its drawbacks. I would say what most have said about Houston. The oppressive humidity we have for about 4-5 months is worst part hands down, but remember that while we enjoy 55F and sunny in mid Jan other areas are experiencing 25F, snow, and darkness.

[Snapper_head]

Originally Posted by ganadocoog

1. There is only really one VERY small section of the US that has objectively beautiful weather pretty much all the time- coastal southern and mid-coast California. Even that (I lived there for two years in the Navy) has its drawbacks. After 4 months straight of sun and no rain I was begging for a thunderstorm - seriously. (Not to mention earthquakes and wildfires).
2. My sister lives in Phoenix and it is dry which is nice but for a few months the heat is easily over 100F and the heat is like when you open an oven door and is VERY dangerous.
3. I've lived in upstate NY through a winter with about 100" of snow. Dark, COLD, snow, ice....absolutely dreadful.
4. In summary, every area has its drawbacks. I would say what most have said about Houston. The oppressive humidity we have for about 4-5 months is worst part hands down, but remember that while we enjoy 55F and sunny in mid Jan other areas are experiencing 25F, snow, and darkness.

Hawaii.

(Do people even read old posts any more?).

[kemahkami]

Originally Posted by Snapper_head

Hawaii.

It's an isolated island out in the Pacific, it won't really register for most people even though it's part of the US.

[Yellowstoner]

I think the issue with Houston weather and Texas weather in general is that it is just not consistent for extended periods of time like it is in a state like Arizona. The day to day temperature swings make for always having to check the weather and plan for the unexpected. If you are used to this then you may think nothing of it. But if you are from a region where the weather was usually consistent then you will notice the inconsistent weather patterns in the plain states. Houston weather is fair for the most part but the unpredictable instability of middle America weather is a stumper for meteorologists.

[Texas100]

I've noticed that Houston has an unfair bad reputation for its Humid summer weather. As if it were the only place with high dew points
The fact is that many of the greatest world cities have the same humidity or even worse. Here is a short list>>
1. Hong Kong
2. Singapore
3. Dubai
4. Tei Pei
5. Bangkok
6. Jakarta
7. Mumbai
8. Doha
9.Ryad
Many more

Many American cities as well.
1.Miami
2. Orlando
3. Tampa
4. Austin
5. Dallas
Many of the fastest growing American cities are Humid. So what gives!!! Why just pick on H-Town???

[ParaguaneroSwag]

Originally Posted by Texas100

I've noticed that Houston has an unfair bad reputation for its Humid summer weather. As if it were the only place with high dew points
The fact is that many of the greatest world cities have the same humidity or even worse. Here is a short list>>
1. Hong Kong
2. Singapore
3. Dubai
4. Tei Pei
5. Bangkok
6. Jakarta
7. Mumbai
8. Doha
9.Ryad
Many more

Many American cities as well.
1.Miami
2. Orlando
3. Tampa
4. Austin
5. Dallas
Many of the fastest growing American cities are Humid. So what gives!!! Why just pick on H-Town???

I think you’re digging too deep into this

[Ghost Town]

Originally Posted by houston-nomad

We are lacking the two nicest seasons of the year: spring and fall.

In fact, these are the nicest seasons here in Houston. Don't need AC or heating most of time and there's a lot of sunshine.

[txdad99]

Originally Posted by Ghost Town

In fact, these are the nicest seasons here in Houston. Don't need AC or heating most of time and there's a lot of sunshine.

Spring is my favorite time of the year here. Wish it lasted longer!

[WRM20]

Originally Posted by txdad99

Spring is my favorite time of the year here. Wish it lasted longer!

If Spring lasted longer, Houston would be called Los Angeles and there would be a lot of annoying people moving in.