What's worse, a Dubai Summer or a Wisconsin Winter?
Normally, I'd prefer a blazing hot summer day over a brutal cold winter day any time. But when your talking about a whole season, I'd have to say that Wisconsin Winter is preferable to Dubai Summer. Especially when you start hearing about the wonderful warm up that Milwaukee has been having the last days. There's nothing to make the heart feel happy like a warm sunny winter day.
Here in Dubai, we never have cool summer days. We never have cool summer nights either. I think that's what makes it so unbearable. Once the heat arrives, it's here to stay. Occassionally, the temps will drop near 100 - that's our version of a cool off. This is when the cabin fever starts to set in. The dog can't walk on the broiling hot pavement, the kids all move to indoor play areas (ugh malls), and even the pool isn't inviting if you can't get into the shade.
But, having said that - our winters are pretty nice! There are about 6 weeks in the winter when it's downright cool (I won't say cold). When wearing socks and shoes sound nice. When having long sleeves is comfortable - even a light sweater or jacket wouldn't go amiss. It's too cool for shorts or bare legs. I've even worn tights with my dresses and skirts. Those days are pretty much at an end now. Daytime temps are getting into the upper 20s (low 80s) and it's nice to be in the shade. But we're still enjoying lovely cool evenings.
On average, each month warms up by 5C. So, now we're having 25's (upper 70s), by the beginning of March it will be 30's (mid-80s), by April 35s (mid-90s), by May 40s (low 100s) - and then it just starts to get silly until September when we're back down into the 40s. Having a break back home is essential to the sanity. Never mind a break from the heat, it's nice to see greenery and blue sky. And a nice good soaking rain is heaven!
But, when we're back in Milwaukee, I WILL miss being able to wear my flip flops all year round. I'll complain about the slosh and snow when we're back. And I'm sure a bitter cold wind on a -20 day will make me dream of the sun and heat. And who knows, maybe that artic blast will have me changing my tune. But a nice warm winter day will soon have me singing the praises of a Wisconsin Winter over a Dubai Summer.
What do you think? Long unrelenting blazing heat of summer or long bitter cold mixed with pleasant days of winter?
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No thank you! I'll take a Central Coast California winter AND summer.........ahhh, that is the life! Too bad I live in the Central Valley, where it is not quite as pleasant.
Lori W
When I'm too cold, I'm a cranky-assed b*tch. I think I'd have to vote for the heat. But, since we have very pleasant year-long mild weather here in No Cal, I'm glad I don't have to make that decision.
I have to say winter. At least you can dress for it. There are only so many layers you can take off to deal with the heat. For me the worst part of winter is how dry it gets (eczema and dried out nasal membrane) and the lack of sunlight.
It is funny to tell people who don't live here that in winter sunny days = extreme cold. Still, the other day when they said the day was going to be partly cloudy, I thought "don't they mean partly hazy?" and I was right. Nothing so distinct as a "cloud" was in the sky. Course that ushered in the warming trend we have been having.
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