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I chose Colorado. When I flew into Denver in the middle of December a few years ago, it was 60 F. Of course it was much colder and snowier by the time I got to the mountains. But generally it seems as though much of Colorado is more likely to see mild winter days than Pennsylvania.
I remember finding 19 F surprisingly comfortable since it was so dry. 19 F here on the eastern seaboard usually feels frigid with a combination of wind and higher humidity.
I chose Colorado, temps there are on a wild swing but definitely milder than Penna. I was amazed at Colorado, how arid and dry it is, not as green as I expected, also warmer than I thought it would be. I've visited there several times, driving not flying.
One time I was there for a late season snowfall, driving from Denver to Durango, lots of snow and next day it was almost gone because it got so warm. There are cold temps, variances with the elevation, but you aren't living on the top of a mountain.
Just noticed I have to choose between Pennsylvania and Colorado, well neither really, both have winters that suck. Even London's better.
Even though I don't like the winter temps of Philadelphia or Denver, their winter sunshine is way better than London gets. I think Denver would be my choice.
I haven't really looked up either climate but from what I know I'd say Colorado because of the extra sun, which presumably at altitude is still pretty bright and strong compared to what we get, though the variability of temperatures would send me crazy with not knowing how heavily to dress from day to day. Pennsylvania from what I know at least has four distinct seasons.
I haven't really looked up either climate but from what I know I'd say Colorado because of the extra sun, which presumably at altitude is still pretty bright and strong compared to what we get, though the variability of temperatures would send me crazy with not knowing how heavily to dress from day to day. Pennsylvania from what I know at least has four distinct seasons.
Both places have four distinct seasons and both can see wild swings in temperatures, but I'd say Pennsylvania is more stable. Sunnier and dryer in Colorado, but PA still sees its fair share of sunshine (although it is pretty cloudy by the Great Lakes).
Just noticed I have to choose between Pennsylvania and Colorado, well neither really, both have winters that suck. Even London's better.
As far as winter goes I would have to agree. But the other nine months of the year really aren't bad at all, and usually always warmer and sunnier than London(Philly that is).
If we compare Denver with Philly, it's like comparing apples and oranges really. If you want to look at raw numbers, then I think Philly wins out. However, Denver has warmer winter highs than Philly and lower humidity in the summer and winter too I imagine. This probably makes the weather overall more comfortable even if on paper Denver is slightly colder.
Denver is colder than Philly throughout the year mainly thru much colder/cooler nights. Daytime highs are pretty close. Denver gets more sun, but much more variability. I've heard of laying snow there in May (unheard of here), and the baseball playoffs in October have shown everyone how truly cold it can get there so early in the year. Not to go off topic, but they shouldn't have a baseball team there. You don't play baseball when the temp is below freezing, and snow in the bleachers.
Next few days in Denver will be in the 60s...generally cooler in Philadelphia. But I think Denver sees more snow in the spring than Philadelphia.
I prefer Philadelphia's climate, but wouldn't mind Denver's too much. The dryness is annoying, but would be welcomed during the summer. Too much sunshine as well. One of the things I distinctly remember is being thirsty all the time in Colorado.
I live in Vail, Colorado at 8150 feet above sea level. Right now it is 45 degrees, not a cloud in the sky and I'm in a t-shirt and jeans, if it's above 30 degrees a coat isn't needed. I grew up on the east coast and the humidity out there makes it feel much colder than here even if the temperature is the same. It's a rare stretch that we have 3 days without sun and even though we get much more snow where I live it melts off quickly due to the strength of the sun and the altitude.
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