Rate the climate: Portland, OR (season, degree, humidity, sun)
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Winters are about the same or slightly cooler than London but MUCH wetter, with a large number of rainy days.
On the other hand, there is a decent run of warm months from May to September, which are definitely warmer and more reliably dry than London. Sunshine amounts year round are reasonably high, approaching Mediterranean levels.
It is more like a comedy routine when I hear people complaining about Portland's overcast, rainy weather. Some of these complaints are so laughable. Think about it this way: rain is just water that you don't even have to shovel. The only possible downsides to rainy weather that I see are getting wet clothes which is not that big a deal and having to drive in the rain.
Portland at least doesn't have these massive blizzards. It is just rain falling from the sky. I don't see what the complaints are but that's just me
It is more like a comedy routine when I hear people complaining about Portland's overcast, rainy weather. Some of these complaints are so laughable. Think about it this way: rain is just water that you don't even have to shovel. The only possible downsides to rainy weather that I see are getting wet clothes which is not that big a deal and having to drive in the rain.
Portland at least doesn't have these massive blizzards. It is just rain falling from the sky. I don't see what the complaints are but that's just me
I don't think it's so much the rain as is the overcast. Constant overcast skies and lack of sunshine can have a negative mental impact on people, and it's been researched and proven. Portland doesn't seem to have extreme weather like blizzards which I think would be a plus for many people, but the sunshine totals are very low and for some it could be a tough place.
It is more like a comedy routine when I hear people complaining about Portland's overcast, rainy weather. Some of these complaints are so laughable. Think about it this way: rain is just water that you don't even have to shovel. The only possible downsides to rainy weather that I see are getting wet clothes which is not that big a deal and having to drive in the rain.
Portland at least doesn't have these massive blizzards. It is just rain falling from the sky. I don't see what the complaints are but that's just me
Interesting. To me, rain is probably the worst regular weather event that could occur (regular, meaning excepting real natural disasters). I would rather be outside when it's 20F or 100F and dry than anytime it is raining.
- Getting your clothes wet SUCKS. If you are hot, wet clothes will stick to you and you will feel disgusting. If you are cold, wet clothes will make you feel even colder. A lot colder. I'ts especially bad when you won't be home for a while and cannot get a change of clothes. Even worse for your for shoes.
- Most rain-wear SUCKS. I hate having to carry an umbrella. And most water-resistant jackets don't allow your skin to breathe making you sweat underneath.
- Driving in the rain also sucks. It's dangerous, it is hard to see, the wipers are noisy, the windshield gets foggy. It is just annoying all around.
Bottom line: the only good place to be when it's raining is indoors.
PS - Blizzards can be annoying but they can also be fun. Anyway, at least where I am, blizzards occur maybe once or twice a month, if that. In Portland, it probably rains every other day in winter.
A little rain isn't going to hurt you. Getting soaked isn't fun, but it would be silly for some drizzle to stop you from going outdoors. Not to mention there's the lush vegetation that comes from it. Much better than a desert.
A little rain isn't going to hurt you. Getting soaked isn't fun, but it would be silly for some drizzle to stop you from going outdoors. Not to mention there's the lush vegetation that comes from it. Much better than a desert.
Sure, but with the same logic, you could also say that being outside when it's 100F isn't going to hurt you either, as long as you are being smart about it.
And if you stay outdoors for a long enough time, even drizzle can get you soaked.
Sure, but with the same logic, you could also say that being outside when it's 100F isn't going to hurt you either, as long as you are being smart about it.
And if you stay outdoors for a long enough time, even drizzle can get you soaked.
Depends on the level of physical activity and how long you're outside.
Even when you're playing it safe, you're more likely to face a medical issue in 100 F heat than a drizzly 50 F. I'll take wet feet and clothes over excessive sweating, sunburn, cramps, headaches, and the potential for heat stroke. It would also take much longer to develop a problem in cool damp conditions.
Depends on the level of physical activity and how long you're outside.
Even when you're playing it safe, you're more likely to face a medical issue in 100 F heat than a drizzly 50 F. I'll take wet feet and clothes over excessive sweating, sunburn, cramps, headaches, and the potential for heat stroke. It would also take much longer to develop a problem in cool damp conditions.
2 summers ago I went on a 20 mile bike ride when temps were in the high 90's. It wasn't the most pleasant ride I've done but I still enjoyed it. I had plenty of water with me and I tried to ride on the more shaded streets. Also the act of riding created an automatic breeze which made things a lot better (except when I had to climb uphill).
If you are properly hydrated, wear the right clothes (loose and light colored), and don't forget to apply sunblock, you can avoid most of the symptoms you mentioned.
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