Is dry heat really better then humid heat? (snowing, night, city)

[marmac]

Minnesotans are spoiled.

When the humidity gets past the mid 40's in summer, they complain about " that dern humidity"

[ColdCanadian]

Originally Posted by marmac

Minnesotans are spoiled.

When the humidity gets past the mid 40's in summer, they complain about " that dern humidity"

In Toronto our humidity is probably under 45% only 20 days the entire summer.

[AliveandWell]

Another advantage in humid climates is that your sinuses don't dry out and you can't get a dry throat.

[ColdCanadian]

Originally Posted by AliveandWell

Another advantage in humid climates is that your sinuses don't dry out and you can't get a dry throat.

Odd that that never happens here, even in winter when our lips can chap.

Low dewpoints in our winter can cause dry skin,
but perhaps cold air keeps evaporation rates lower in our throat and sinus areas.

[Hawaii4evr]

I prefer humid heat. Las Vegas in summer with it's dryness is pure hell, whereas I was perfectly fine walking around in the summertime in Dominican Republic. The moment I stepped out of the car in Vegas, however, I felt like going back in. HORRIBLE! Plus, you get you 110F and the humidity from the monsoon with thunderstorms, which is much worse than the swampy subtropical Florida heat of 90F and humid storms. I also love how humid places have a better chance of staying warm at night. San Diego has cool nights in summer (60sF), whereas DC lingered between 77-80F at night in summer. Although there are some exceptions. Phoenix in summer at night is like 80F. Chicago is only in the 60sF.

The only good thing about dry heat is no bugs flying around your face!

[Bottletree]

Originally Posted by Hawaii4evr

I prefer humid heat. Las Vegas in summer with it's dryness is pure hell, whereas I was perfectly fine walking around in the summertime in Dominican Republic. The moment I stepped out of the car in Vegas, however, I felt like going back in. HORRIBLE! Plus, you get you 110F and the humidity from the monsoon with thunderstorms, which is much worse than the swampy subtropical Florida heat of 90F and humid storms. I also love how humid places have a better chance of staying warm at night. San Diego has cool nights in summer (60sF), whereas DC lingered between 77-80F at night in summer. Although there are some exceptions. Phoenix in summer at night is like 80F. Chicago is only in the 60sF.

The only good thing about dry heat is no bugs flying around your face!

ditto

[Siberian High]

You know what I prefer? No heat. That will solve all my "dry vs humid heat" problems. But if I had to choose one kind of heat, I would definitely go for dry heat.

[cBach]

Originally Posted by ilovemycomputer90

Lol

Well I'm thin and prefer "sweater weather". I like wearing jeans and sweatshirts. You can always layer up during the cooler months of the year, but there's only so much you can take off during the summer (unless you're at the beach or pool).

I hate sweater weather, would prefer to wear as little as possible all year... I hate the static electricity, the restricted movement, the longer time it takes to get dressed, the extra clothing bills, etc...

[cBach]

There are pros and cons for each.

The pros for dry heat are the cobalt blue skies, pleasant evenings and nights, less insects, and less of that "sticky feeling". The cons for dry heat are dry skin, nosebleeds, the need to keep hydrated, and higher risk for sunburn.

The pros for humid heat is smooth and silky skin, more cloud cover means less chance for sunburn, and the intense fragrance. The cons are more bugs, a constant "sticky feeling", and no relief at night.

[miamihurricane555]

I love me some humid heat!!!