4 months of Texas summers versus 4 months of Midwest/Northeast winters (Houston: college, live)

[An0nym0us88]

What would you rather pick? I know summer is only 3 months and winter is 3 months also, but both of these places basically have these type of weather for period of time.

Think about it... Texas with 90 degrees consistently from late May to early September in most of Texas, while Northeast and Midwest usually get under 32 F high, normally from these months. Don't forget that they do get blizzards, here and there, but not all the time.

[JimBaker488]

Originally Posted by An0nym0us88

What would you rather pick? I know summer is only 3 months and winter is 3 months also, but both of these places basically have these type of weather for period of time.

Think about it... Texas with 90 degrees consistently from late May to early September in most of Texas, while Northeast and Midwest usually get under 32 F high, normally from these months. Don't forget that they do get blizzards, here and there, but not all the time.

You are far too general here in your geographic comparisons. As a native Missourian, I can tell you that there's a huge range in the winter component of the climate when you compare the Missouri Ozarks to the the New York Adirondacks or New England. There's just vast differences in midwestern and northeastern climates.

[PedroMartinez]

When I'm in Houston in August and I run into a friend in the parking lot of Lowes, we stand around and shoot the bull and catch up.

When I'm in Pittsburgh or Denver in January and I run into a coworker in the parking lot, we rush to get inside to catch up.

[cBach]

You don't have to shovel heat and humidity...

[Westerntraveler]

I would rather have 6 months of Texas heat.2011 would of been perfect if it would not of been a drought year but still had that same heat level.

[Campeador]

The heat is easier to deal with, especially as you age. I loved the snow and all of the outdoor fun it provided for when I was young though.

[bluescreen73]

I'm 40 and I loathe the heat. The only way to "deal with it" (especially in Texas) is to park one's posterior in an HVAC controlled environment for 3-4 months out of the year. No thanks.

Winters in Denver are mild by upper Midwestern standards. January highs are, on average, 15-20 degrees higher in Denver than, say, Minneapolis-St. Paul.

[bluescreen73]

Originally Posted by cBach

You don't have to shovel heat and humidity...

No but you do have to clean it out of your clothes. Mmmm back sweat..so sexy.

[CptnRn]

I grew up on Wyoming and graduated from college in Denver, I definitely prefer Texas weather. Have lived here since 1977.

[TT Dave]

I would rather have the Texas heat for sure! I despise cold weather...lol.