Is there any place that's not too hot in summer or too cold in winter, with low humidity but not a desert where I can't have flowers and trees? Would love to hear suggestions! Thanks!
2007-04-10 04:59:01 · 7 answers · asked by Shiloh 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
San Diego or other areas in coastal Southern CA would be your best bet for that type of climate. It's very mild year around and there isn't much temperature variation day to day or even month to month. Winter are usually around 65-70 in the day and 40-50 at night. Summers are usually 75-80 in the day and 65-70 at night. Humidity is generally low and it doesn't rain too often and pretty much does not rain at all from May to October; severe weather is also very rare. If you go farther inland it's hotter in summer, some areas spend much of the summer in the 80's/90's and sometimes 100's; although it is a dry heat and will feel a couple of degrees cooler than what the actual temperature. It also gets colder at night in winter for inland locations b/c they aren't inlfuenced by the ocean as much, but it still rarely goes below freezing. Even though San Diego and SoCal in general do not recieve that much rain overall, just 10 inches in SD, there is still a lot of vegetation since it's not hot and dry here. Areas along the coast are green and not desert like and it's easy to grow pretty much any type of plant. Watering and irrigating are usually necessary for most non-native plants since rainfall is scarce from May to October.
SD isn't cheap compared to a lot of other parts of the country, but it isn't that bad either especially compared to LA/Orange County and the SF Bay Area. Property taxes are not high here either as a percentage of home value. As a percentage CA actually pays below the national average for property taxes and the only reason someone's property taxes might be high is b/c they bought there home for a lot of money recently or did major renovations and had it reassessed. Prop 13 limits property tax increases to 1%-2% a year, so many homeowners who have had their current home for a long time pay really low property taxes. So you can be assured your property taxes will not rise signficantly or double like they have in other states.
I think San Diego has the best climate in North America and only Hawaii compares in my opinion. You pretty much never have to worry about weather in San Diego; I rarely actually check the weather forecast b/c it doesn't change too much from day to day. So if you can afford San Diego and SoCal you should consider SD.
2007-04-10 11:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Sav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Not too hot and cold" are relative I guess. Depends on your idea of each. Alot of retirees are coming to the Charleston,SC area. Esp. from the northeast. Flowers and trees and everywhere but the humidity is certainly not low. Most summer days will be in the 90's but winters are nice compared to most areas. Prices are higher than most places in the south except Miami and such and insurance along the coast will really hurt.
2007-04-10 17:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would choose somewhere in southern California. The west coast rarely gets humid and Southern Cali is often warm year round. There are lots of small town around to choose from and you can be near the beach, too. I would choose Santa Barbara or San Diego if it were me. Good luck!
2007-04-17 16:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by Samarama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
northern nevada. i moved from california to the reno area. only gets a smattering of snow in most years (2 inches on the valley floor) and is very nice in the summer. lots of trees and many people have wonderful gardens. also, you are just half an hour from lake tahoe, half an hour from skiing. Reno has consistently been voted best place to retire and start a business for several years in a row. plus, no income taxes, so your retirement income won't suffer.
2007-04-10 12:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alas , the only place that has decent weather most the year is coastal California . . .
And the prices there reflect it ! Many retirees are leaving just because the property taxes alone are high. (unless your retirement income is in the 6 figures , then you should be OK )
I have heard that coastal Chili is like the California Napa region but affordable . . .
I plan a visit to check that one out .
2007-04-10 12:05:38 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Northern California! No snow, no humidity, you can have your flowers and trees, it's gorgeous. Not all areas are as pricey as San Francisco, either.
2007-04-16 16:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would live in Florida because it is warm and has nice beachs!
2007-04-10 12:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by Justme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋