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Where are the best places to live in summer?

Where are the best places to live in summer? Least humid.

  1. Hi Calpurnia! First off, I have to say that I love your username! As far as the least humid place to live, well, I cannot say for sure what would be best for you and your health needs. I think most people think of desert climates when they think of low humidity. You may be interested in this data on the lowest humidity cities in America -- http://www.city-data.com/top2/c486.html. I am in no way endorsing the linked-to site or their findings, but I thought I would share it with you, to give you some ideas on where you may find low humidity areas. Also, if moving is not an option for you, our members have found a variety of ways to fight back against humidity, which you can read about here -- https://copd.net/living/managing-rain-humidity/. And, keep in mind that every location will have some trade offs. Low humidity could mean living at higher altitudes or dealing with very high heat. Just things to keep in mind. I hope this information helps! Thanks for reaching out and have a good night. Best, Erin, COPD.net Team Member.

    1. Sometimes trying to figure out where is the best place is rather like a double-edged sword. I agree NJ is miserable in July! I was there in late June and it was pretty miserable with the humidity and the high dew points. Of course, there weren't very many places anywhere that were pleasant. The really dry places tend to be at altitude, which means more O2 is required. I'm in Kalamazoo, MI right now and it's only going to get to 63 today, so say the weather gurus, and the dew point is 35, which makes for a great day in my estimation.

      I agree that if you decide to try to move, be sure you give yourself a good month in both winter and summer to be sure you can manage whatever the weather gods throw at you. You may find that the devil you know is better than the one you don't know!

      Jean

      1. You make good points, Jean, and we appreciate your comments. It is always a good idea to research as thoroughly as possible when considering a new place to live. Almost every location will have its advantages and disadvantages during a year of weather cycles. The key is to be aware of what you're getting in to and to be able to take suitable precautions to protect yourself and your health condition, no matter where you live.
        All the best,
        Leon (site moderator)

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