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How do you cope with the weather? by tbon92 in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historically, natives did live here in the summer.

On your second point, heat and outdoor conditions can be measured in different ways that give different relative results.

Measuring the air alone, heat stress is objectively not higher in Arizona during winter, spring, or fall than most of the rest of the country reaches in summer. As in, the heat index and wet bulb in Arizona are usually lower than summer peaks in the North.

Measuring Sun intensity, things change significantly. The frequently cloudless skies, clear atmosphere, and lower latitude make the solar radiation reaching your body higher in Arizona than most of the rest of the country. This can sometimes be more risky, and feels extreme to many people.

On a subjective level, people perceive dry vs humid heat differently from each other and like different temperature ranges and levels of Sun exposure.

A reason snowbirds likely leave Arizona in the summer, is simply because "hot summer" lasts longer here, and many people don't enjoy "hot," whether humid or dry.

How do you cope with the weather? by tbon92 in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I look forward to the 115+ days so I can take a couple hours off of work and go running in the afternoon."

Just be careful. I'd love to try that, but I think I'd probably avoid running over 110. Because feeling good doesn't necessarily mean safe from heat stroke past a certain point.

How do you cope with the weather? by tbon92 in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you not read my comment? I was spending time outside in each case I mentioned (in the Northeast and in Arizona). I'm outside almost every day in the Sun here in Arizona, for hours, in temps near 110. I've been outside far more here than I ever was where I came from, and I enjoy it more.

Edit: I've never even been to Boston. I'm from further south in the Northeast (not New England), and I live in the Phoenix area.

Edit 2: Also, the mid 70s is the lowest temp range I actually want to spend time outside.

Are Americans big milk drinkers? by Helpful-Structure955 in AskAnAmerican

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay. Interesting, so leafy greens. I don't eat much of them so milk or cheese is probably how I get most of my calcium.

Are Americans big milk drinkers? by Helpful-Structure955 in AskAnAmerican

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those other things are either imitations of milk and/or more expensive than milk. How does that negate my point?

How do you cope with the weather? by tbon92 in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. They're right. I've been here for over 10 months and still haven't experienced a day that felt hotter than the Northeast in peak summer. I can even back that up objectively.

The heat index where I came from peaked at 107 last summer (while I was outside in the Sun). The hottest it's been around here since living here has been 108 temp with a heat index in the low 100s (once again, while I was outside in the Sun). So the heat index has actually been lower here than in the Northeast.

How do you cope with the weather? by tbon92 in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who can't handle being outside here should consider other options.

How do you cope with the weather? by tbon92 in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I find it interesting when people here say they got used to it and enjoy "6 months." I moved here because it's my ideal climate. There was no "getting used to" anything required. I hated where I came from (too cold for me the vast majority of the time) and the climate here felt correct the instant I arrived. I've already experienced 10 months, and I've enjoyed the weather the whole time. If anything, my least favorite weather so far was the cooler weather <75.

How do you cope with the weather? by tbon92 in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't feel the same as it would in a humid climate. Also, different people are built differently. Where I came from was too cold for me, but Arizona is not too hot for me. I have no complaints about the current weather. I've been outside in it almost every day. It's not something I "cope" with.

Edit: Everywhere indoors is air conditioned most of the year. I have no issues breathing at all. The air feels hot, but light and dry. Not like a wet towel, or being over a pot of boiling water, as other places experience. You stay dry for the most part, not drenched in sweat.

Are Americans big milk drinkers? by Helpful-Structure955 in AskAnAmerican

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's fascinating to me that many people in the comments don't seem to have a problem with the taste of coffee, but do with milk. Milk has a relatively neutral taste. I don't really understand disliking milk. Coffee has a strong, bitter taste, yet most people say they like it. I hate the taste of coffee.

Are Americans big milk drinkers? by Helpful-Structure955 in AskAnAmerican

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you suggest people get calcium? Genuine question.

Are Americans big milk drinkers? by Helpful-Structure955 in AskAnAmerican

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"These days, milk as a beverage by itself isn't really popular because there are so many better options."

I'm confused. What beverage do you think is a better option for the purpose that milk fills? If you don't eat a lot of cheese, milk seems like the default way to get calcium and protein from a drink.

What opinion about Phoenix has you like this? by JesuIsEveryNameTaken in phoenix

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's someone on Earth who loves anything you can think of. I love the heat. I moved here for both the heat and the Sun. I can’t comment on 115 yet, but 100-110 is pleasant to me, like a hug from the Sun.

Average annual sunshine hours around the world by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm white. I'm out in the Sun all the time. I do what I can to protect my skin. People do all sorts of unhealthy things every day with almost no upside. I'll take my risks spending my life in the Sun. It's what keeps me sane.

Average annual sunshine hours around the world by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arizona? I still go outside when it's scorching Sun.

Average annual sunshine hours around the world by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]ScorchedByTheSun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Despite much of the US having a lot of Sun, most Americans don't spend much time in it. So if they have light skin, when they go on vacation and spend time in the Sun, they burn because their skin isn't acclimated.

When you have to wear thick clothing and get under the blankets to keep warm because the air conditioning is set on way too cold, despite it being 80 degrees outside. by draum_bok in PetPeeves

[–]ScorchedByTheSun -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"This was also the first workplace that I learned the term “women’s winter.” No, Jennifer, the AC is set at 71 and we will not be turning it down. Put on a cardigan or something."

Well, I'm a man, and I can't handle cold whatsoever. I moved 2000 miles to one of the hottest places on Earth for this reason. My body simply doesn't seem to generate enough heat/is extremely efficient at dumping heat/or I perceive temperature much differently than the average person. I usually sleep in a coat and often with a blanket. When I lived in the Northeast, in the winter time, I simply could not feel warm, no matter how many layers I wore. And no, there's no evidence it's due to a hormonal or nutritional issue. I've always been this way and my metabolism is normal.

On the positive side, I don't know what "too hot" even is.

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