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Wellington is evil. I'd actually prefer to live in Chicago, Toronto, Detroit etc as they get much warmer summers and are probably sunnier aswell.
I agree. I guess a lot of this comes down to personal preference, but I would rather have warm to hot summers and freezing winters than cool summers and milder winters.
Wellington's wind can drive you insane as well. The Wahini ship wreck in 1968 was the result of 200kph winds.
When we lived there, a house at the end of our street had its roof clean blown off during the night. Don't bother with an umbrella as it'll get turned inside out (use leggings and long jackets).
Wellington's sunshine is around 2,000 hours/year - similar to Toronto, but less than Chicago (and I suspect) Detroit.
I would rather have warm to hot summers and freezing winters than cool summers and milder winters.
I on the other hand would prefer cooler summers (not chilly, but 70's, maybe hitting 80 to 85 as a 'heat wave') and milder winters (less snow and a shorter time below freezing)! Chicago and Detroit are even colder and snowier than where I live (just outside of Cincinnati). I want to head in the other direction--south--to find milder winters. Unfortunately, in most of the US, if you want mild winters you have to take hot muggy summers. It's hard to find a perfect match. From your descriptions of your climates, though, I guess I should be grateful for what I've got. It could sure be a lot worse. Wow!
I just looked up a little info about Wellington's weather...I can't imagine living someplace that chilly, rainy and windy year-round! It sounds somewhat like parts of Oregon's coast, where it's never really warm.
Last edited by NoRoots; 03-02-2010 at 07:32 AM..
Reason: did a little research
1. Grew up in Florida for the first 18 years of my life...didn't mind the weather until 2004 when Hurricane Ivan nearly destroyed my hometown. Left Florida to go to college in Pennsylvania at PSU in Fall 2005. Turned out to be the right decision, as a little over a month before I left for PSU, Hurricane Dennis struck my hometown again, with the eyewall passing over my house and destroying my neighbor's house. It's safe to say that I do not EVER want to deal with Florida and Hurricane Homeowner's Insurance again.
2. After PSU, I went to graduate school in Arizona for 10 months. I had realized I fell in love with four seasons in PA... love snow, fall leaves, the return of spring, and summer storms. In Arizona, I was baking in an oven for 9 months of the year. No. Thanks. Got out of there and now I live in Nebraska which has AWESOME! weather. Experienced -23 for the first time twice in January, had some awesome snow and blizzards, and now getting ready for severe weather season!!!
I on the other hand would prefer cooler summers (not chilly, but 70's, maybe hitting 80 to 85 as a 'heat wave') and milder winters (less snow and a shorter time below freezing)! Chicago and Detroit are even colder and snowier than where I live (just outside of Cincinnati). I want to head in the other direction--south--to find milder winters. Unfortunately, in most of the US, if you want mild winters you have to take hot muggy summers. It's hard to find a perfect match. From your descriptions of your climates, though, I guess I should be grateful for what I've got. It could sure be a lot worse. Wow!
I just looked up a little info about Wellington's weather...I can't imagine living someplace that chilly, rainy and windy year-round! It sounds somewhat like parts of Oregon's coast, where it's never really warm.
Wellington has one of the worst climates in NZ which is a shame as it offers great outdoor pursuits with its terrain (mountain biking, off country road running, kayaking....). Also as a capital city, climatically it would be like choosing somewhere in SW Tasmania to represent your country (or Oregon or Washington for the US).
There are large parts of the top part of NZ or SE Australia that could meet your climatic requirements. Very mild winters and non roasting summers. A couple of examples are Wollongong (south of Sydney) or southern NSW (e.g. Jervis Bay, although probably not an option for work).
Wellington has one of the worst climates in NZ which is a shame as it offers great outdoor pursuits with its terrain (mountain biking, off country road running, kayaking....). Also as a capital city, climatically it would be like choosing somewhere in SW Tasmania to represent your country (or Oregon or Washington for the US).
There are large parts of the top part of NZ or SE Australia that could meet your climatic requirements. Very mild winters and non roasting summers. A couple of examples are Wollongong (south of Sydney) or southern NSW (e.g. Jervis Bay, although probably not an option for work).
Perhaps others can ship in here?
It could be worse...the capital of NZ could be Christchurch...
It could be worse...the capital of NZ could be Christchurch...
Or even worse.. Invercargill.. definitely colder than Wellington.
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