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Thing is there's humidity and then there's dew point. Often when we complain about the humidity what we're really complaining about is the dew point, and while the two are somewhat related it is possible for the atmosphere to be very high in humidity but with a relatively low dew point its still comfortable (just look at places like Hawaii).Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Warmer air can hold more moisture than cooler air. When it's 94% humidity and the temp is in the forties, it'll chill you to the bone, so that dew point doesn't matter much when you bundle up. When the air temperature is high enough that it requires that your personal evaporative cooling be functional, it's a bitch when there isn't much evaporation to the saturated air. You continue to perspire, but there isn't much cooling effect. You get dehydrated and your body temperature climbs. When my temp went up and I got dehydrated, my migraines were murder (vomiting, etc.). At least CO is dry so that some shade and a breeze makes the hottest days bearable. Living in a locale that cools appreciably during the evenings is also a bonus. I think BG gets the low humidity and evening cooling where he is in ID as well. Pacific NW winters are also buffered by the Pacific so they don't get that cold either. Not a bad place to be.
I don't mind visiting East TX, but I wouldn't want to live there. Lived in Spring, TX. Never again in the Houston area if I can help it. San Antonio was pretty dry. If I ever go back, it'll be the Hill Country.
CO has been good to me environmentally, but who here knows how to hold back the changing political tide? My county already votes the way I do. My political campaign donations haven't added up to anything but receiving a lot more political email and phone calls. Who's here from the 'stand & fight' team that has the answers? Let's hear them.