Why do people live in Phoenix if they hate heat and sun? (camp, property taxes)

[locolife]

Originally Posted by Valley Native

Regardless, 2020 broke the record for the fewest days in a year with measurable rainfall in Phoenix. The previous record was 18 days in 2002, and 2020 recorded 15 days. Well below the average of 37 days.


This current weather pattern is similar to 2002. In fact, the current drought situation in AZ is the worst since 2002.

https://weatherbus.com/weather/2020/...ona-since-2002

Yep, I watch it pretty close too, if I had to guess I'd say we won't see any major relief until hopefully a wetter than normal Monsoon but more realistically a more normal winter next year.

On a more positive note, thanks to a wet 2019, our water supply is in decent shape for now.

https://ktar.com/story/3781468/srp-r...na-conditions/

[Valley Native]

Originally Posted by locolife

Yep, I watch it pretty close too, if I had to guess I'd say we won't see any major relief until hopefully a wetter than normal Monsoon but more realistically a more normal winter next year.

On a more positive note, thanks to a wet 2019, our water supply is in decent shape for now.

https://ktar.com/story/3781468/srp-r...na-conditions/

Good to know that the water supplies are in decent shape despite how serious the drought is. But I'm afraid you might be right based on the extended outlook. Funny how NOAA usually gets it right when the long range forecast is warmer or drier than normal, but isn't always correct when the outlook is for above normal precipitation. One glimmer of hope: sometimes during La Niña winters, there are cutoff lows that break of from the jet stream & move into our area, and some of them can supply an ample amount of moisture. We'll see if that happens.

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by locolife

Yep, I watch it pretty close too, if I had to guess I'd say we won't see any major relief until hopefully a wetter than normal Monsoon but more realistically a more normal winter next year.

On a more positive note, thanks to a wet 2019, our water supply is in decent shape for now.

https://ktar.com/story/3781468/srp-r...na-conditions/

It is fixing up to be devastating to the forests up north like back several years ago as the bark beetles attack the pines.

[Valley Native]

NOAA hires all these so called experts to study computer models to predict upcoming weather events. It would be an interesting career, but frustrating because many of them are dead wrong when it comes to storm systems & anticipated precipitation totals. In reality, having a job as a weather forecaster in Phoenix should be a no brainer. All they really have to do is implement a permanent forecast stating "SUNNY & DRY FOR ETERNITY", and they'd be correct at least 90% of the time.

[trailtramp]

They moved there because it used to be inexpensive so tolerating the heat was worth it. I did it from 93-2001, then couldn't deal with it anymore. Its a really nice clean city, but the weather can really wear on one after awhile. It may be less expensive than SoCal these days, but no longer an inexpensive place to live.

[Valley Native]

Originally Posted by trailtramp

It may be less expensive than SoCal these days, but no longer an inexpensive place to live.

Very true. Although Phoenix is still relatively affordable compared to CA and a few other places, it's certainly not a cheap place to live. I've noticed the higher cost of living in everything from gas to groceries. But I like the fact that real estate prices have increased noticeably. For those of us who are homeowners, the higher appreciation rate is encouraging, even though maintenance & improvements can be budget busters.

[Dylanperr]

I don't know if anyone moves to Phoenix for the weather or the heat, but for the fact that the climate doesn't have the baggage that cities such as Buffalo and Cleveland have climatewise, such as excessive amounts of ice and snow, subzero temps, and etc. No matter where anyone is from, I think it would be hard for absolutely anyone (no matter where they are from relative to the climate) to actually like 100 days of over 100 degree temperatures, and if they really did like it they wouldn't be using air conditioning as much as they do in Phoenix.

[steel7]

The excessive summer heat & lack of rain is not for me. I would love to live in the outskirts of portland,oregon.

[the_crossen]

Originally Posted by steel7

The excessive summer heat & lack of rain is not for me. I would love to live in the outskirts of portland,oregon.

I live in the suburbs of Seattle. Coming from AZ to the PNW will be a big shock. We only had day that was partly sunny from late December to Mid February. In the winter months, seasonal depression hits hard. It is rare to have a sunny day from November to March. However, July and August are magical. Perfect temperatures and no humidity. The only problem we are dealing with in the summers is the wildfires.

[Alandros]

A lot of people hate the super cold more than the super hot.