Coming from FL...climate concerns

[Gryphyn]

What are we looking at for median temps and typical weather?  I come from somewhere that rarely sees the 40s, although I've had experience in a place that rarely saw 80 (Upstate New York). 

I'd have a hard trouble going from an 8 month summer to an 8 month winter.  Can I get some idea what I'm looking at?  Trying to get the ducks in a row for a potential change of scenery up in the land of Libertarians.

[Lex]

The best way to find out for sure if you'll be able to handle the weather is to come up here and live here 

[Russell Kanning]

It is like upstate NY.

[Dreepa]

to an 8 month winter.

It is not Alaska.
Figure 4-5 months winter and it is not that bad.  I came from CA.  If you move in the fall it is easier (IMHO) because then you 'ease' into winter.

[Lex]

Figure 4-5 months winter and it is not that bad.  I came from CA.  If you move in the fall it is easier (IMHO) because then you 'ease' into winter.

I moved in the spring. This way I can enjoy the summer and when winter hits I'll know that I have something warm to look forward to come summer.

[Fluff and Stuff]

It is like upstate NY.

But warmer with less snow

[Gryphyn]

So are we talking average temp in the 30s during winter, or below?  How often is it below 0, if ever?

Cause upstate New York hit -40 below with windchill + an ice storm + 7 foot snow drifts when I lived there. 

Nasty.  Not my cup of tea.  A normal November through February winter with temps in the 30s is doable. 

Do you get good heat in the summer, like 80s or 90s, or is it a weak summer lookin at 70s?

[CNHT]

So are we talking average temp in the 30s during winter, or below?  How often is it below 0, if ever?

Cause upstate New York hit -40 below with windchill + an ice storm + 7 foot snow drifts when I lived there. 

Nasty.  Not my cup of tea.  A normal November through February winter with temps in the 30s is doable. 

Do you get good heat in the summer, like 80s or 90s, or is it a weak summer lookin at 70s?

Believe me it hits 90s here and I wish it did not. Why are you afraid of the cold? Houses and cars have heat and we wear parkas..and we have good plowed roads.

[Gryphyn]

I'm a sun worshipper.  If I don't get enough sun, I begin to wither in Vitamin D withdrawal.

Actually, I'm just built for warm.  I'm tall, thin, naturally darker skinned and don't significantly sweat in 100 degree temperatures.   Cold, on the other hand, takes a lot of blankets and/or clothing layers to prevent that frozen bone feeling.  My fat layer is thin and insufficient for winter wonderland prancing, and I doubt my fianc? would take kindly to me thickening for the cold season.

I'd probably adapt within a year or so, and she's originally from Wisconsin so I imagine she'll adapt even faster, but I don't relish the concept of a real winter after spending so much time where cold is when the AC is cranking out too hard.

Been a while since I've seen snow, however.

[CNHT]

I'm a sun worshipper.  If I don't get enough sun, I begin to wither in Vitamin D withdrawal.

Actually, I'm just built for warm.  I'm tall, thin, naturally darker skinned and don't significantly sweat in 100 degree temperatures.   Cold, on the other hand, takes a lot of blankets and/or clothing layers to prevent that frozen bone feeling.  My fat layer is thin and insufficient for winter wonderland prancing, and I doubt my fianc? would take kindly to me thickening for the cold season.

I'd probably adapt within a year or so, and she's originally from Wisconsin so I imagine she'll adapt even faster, but I don't relish the concept of a real winter after spending so much time where cold is when the AC is cranking out too hard.

Been a while since I've seen snow, however.

Aw I have no sympathy for someone with a  'thin and insufficient fat layer'... LOL I'll trade you!

[Gryphyn]

Aw I have no sympathy for someone with a  'thin and insufficient fat layer'... LOL I'll trade you!

I hear that often and don't expect sympathy   But ya did ask why I was averse to cold.

[CNHT]

Aw I have no sympathy for someone with a  'thin and insufficient fat layer'... LOL I'll trade you!

I hear that often and don't expect sympathy   But ya did ask why I was averse to cold.

I know, I'm just jealous because I'll bet you can eat like crazy and not gain weight!   

[Fluff and Stuff]

Many people live in the Northeast much of the year and FL or Costa Rica or somewhere else super warm in the winter.  So, if you don't want to be a slight bit cold every now and then while your body adjusts you can do that so it will never have to adjust

[Kat Kanning]

Last year had only a few days below 0.  It is several months at or below 30 though...3-4 months.  We came up from TX and adapted to the cold fairly quickly.  Sometimes now at 32 we hardly feel like we need a coat.  But then, I'm not lacking in the fat layer department.

[aries]

Look on the bright side, there are less bugs up here.

Winter weather can last from anywhere between October and April, or from December until March. It can get as cold as -40 (very rarely), it's usually between -10 and 20 degrees on an average mid-winter day, or it can get as warm as 40. During the summer, temps rarely hit 100, but they can, it's mostly around 70-90. Sometimes, including this year, the beginning of the summer is rainy and cool, like spring should have been. But we got our last snow in April so spring was late.

You'll get used to it, don't worry. NH gets plenty of sunshine every year.

Oh yeah, and I am speaking Northern New Hampshire.