Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Like other commenters have mentioned; mileage and experience varies depending on a person's age, health, ancestry and preference. In my opinion, the worst part of the Raleigh/Durham weather in the summer and early fall is the extremely high dew point. Many times throughout the summer the dew point approaches the temperature, causing one's car windows to fog up constantly and your breathing to become difficult to labored. Think of a situation where you are in a very hot steamy shower with no ventilation and a plastic bag over your head. I lived in New jersey for 20 years so I have witnessed my share of 90 and 100 degree days there. What makes it so incredibly bad here weather-wise is that there is an almost constant, oppressive, deep layer of humidity for at least 3 months out of the year. 85 degrees with 50 percent humidity is one thing, but 85, 90, 95 degrees with a 70 plus humidity is quite another. If one has any allergies, asthma, bronchitis, upper respiratory issues it can be at times VERY HARD to exert yourself outside. Walking in the early morning before 11:00 am or evening after 8:00 pm are the best times to be outside. Forget about the thought of enjoying overnight lows temperatures below 65. They do happen occasionally, but 70 degrees is usually the rule. Best of luck on whatever you decide to do. I almost left out a key point. If one has arthritis, the weather here will be a living hell 12 months out of the year due to the storm track the low pressure systems take; and debilitating in the hot steamy summer months. :-(
Last edited by controlledkaos; 02-18-2018 at 03:04 PM..
Reason: updated
Like other commenters have mentioned; mileage and experience varies depending on a person's age, health, ancestry and preference. In my opinion, the worst part of the Raleigh/Durham weather in the summer and early fall is the extremely high dew point. Many times throughout the summer the dew point approaches the temperature, causing one's car windows to fog up constantly and your breathing to become difficult to labored. Think of a situation where you are in a very hot steamy shower with no ventilation and a plastic bag over your head. I lived in New jersey for 20 years so I have witnessed my share of 90 and 100 degree days there. What makes it so incredibly bad here weather-wise is that there is an almost constant, oppressive, deep layer of humidity for at least 3 months out of the year. 85 degrees with 50 percent humidity is one thing, but 85, 90, 95 degrees with a 70 plus humidity is quite another. If one has any allergies, asthma, bronchitis, upper respiratory issues it can be at times VERY HARD to exert yourself outside. Walking in the early morning before 11:00 am or evening after 8:00 pm are the best times to be outside. Forget about the thought of enjoying overnight lows temperatures below 65. They do happen occasionally, but 70 degrees is usually the rule. Best of luck on whatever you decide to do. I almost left out a key point. If one has arthritis, the weather here will be a living hell 12 months out of the year due to the storm track the low pressure systems take; and debilitating in the hot steamy summer months. :-(
You hit it on the head.
Besides arrogant, aggressive drivers and horrible unlighted roads, this area is a boomtown that has grown beyond its abilities because of greed and an ignorant set of governments that let unfettered development run free.
When much of the garbage housing begins to bleed maintenance, people and businesses may very well start to destroy another nice area leaving a bunch of new slums behind.
Do not fall for the media hype.
Allergists, exterminators, and foundation repair contractors do very well here.
In June, July, and August most of the time it is hot and humid but not unbearably so. On average it stays in the mid 80s, and we'll get a couple days of perfect weather after a good rain. The day right before a large storm is usually very humid though.
There are 2-3 weeks of oppressive heat+humidity at some point in there, with mid-90s to 100s and swampy air. Those days, not much you can do but stay inside, or go to the beach/mountains to cool off. Usually most of these days are concentrated in July and August, but sometimes there's a front-loaded year where it happens more in June.
Embrace it. If you have an attitude of embracing it with acceptance, it goes a long way and fall always comes eventually.
Choose your misery:
The Pacific Northwest has 5 months straight of rain with no sunshine.
The Northeast has bitter cold and frequent snowfalls.
The desert Southwest has dry heat, but still hot as blazes with crawly creatures galore.
The Midwest has brutal winters, but great people who know what's important in life, generally speaking.
Texas has a mind of its own.
(No, I'm not from the Midwest but I have lived there before.)
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
