Humidity, Heat Index, and Why Houston Feels Hotter Than Phoenix
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The Driest Major US Cities
Las Vegas, Phoenix, and a quick tour of places where precipitation is a rare visitor.
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Choosing a Retirement Climate: What the Data Actually Suggests
Beyond sunshine, three variables matter most for retirees: temperature range, humidity, and rainfall consistency.
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Snowiest US Cities: Lake Effect and Mountain Upslope
A handful of cities get genuinely absurd amounts of snow. The reasons are local, not latitude.
Apr 15, 2026
When to Plant Tomatoes by City
Tomatoes are the classic frost-sensitive crop. The right planting date varies by almost two months across US cities.
Apr 9, 2026
Denver's 300 Sunny Days: Fact or Myth?
A stubborn marketing statistic that doesn't quite match NOAA's numbers.
Apr 2, 2026
Best Months to Visit Florida
Hurricane season, humidity, and tourist pricing all shape the answer. Here's what the climate data says.
Mar 26, 2026
Chicago's Extreme Weather: The Second City's First-Place Seasons
Chicago swings from brutal winters to sticky summers with little warning. A look at the normals tells the full story.
Mar 19, 2026
Seattle's Rainy Reputation: How Wet Is It Really?
Seattle gets less annual rainfall than New York, Boston, or Atlanta. So why does it feel so wet?
Mar 12, 2026
The Hottest Cities in America
Phoenix, Las Vegas, and the Central Valley dominate any list of hottest cities — but the underlying data tells a surprising story.
Mar 5, 2026
Last Frost Dates by City: A Gardener's Guide
Why the 'safe to plant tomatoes' date in your region isn't one day — it's a range. How to read frost percentiles.
Feb 25, 2026
Understanding Climate Normals: What 1991-2020 Actually Means
When you see 'average July temperature,' where does that number come from? A plain-English explainer on NOAA normals.
Feb 18, 2026