Higher latitudes vs lower latitudes

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Subtropical-is-temperate3

In summer KY and FL get the same oppressive in sun easily, also heat and humidity, US humid subtropical areas are crazy. I lived in the 34th parallel most of my life in north AL, and now 27th parallel. Here we get the strong sun for a longer period but it is still very similar.

Big differences exist in heat and humidity when you compare the Louisville, KY urban heat island areas to places that are removed from the city in KY and IN at around double the elevation of the city. I rarely ever get above 90F or have low temperatures warmer than 70-72F in my area of Floyd County, Indiana in the summer at around 900 ft. elevation with very dense tree cover.

[Subtropical-is-temperate3]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

Big differences exist in heat and humidity when you compare the Louisville, KY urban heat island areas to places that are removed from the city in KY and IN at around double the elevation of the city. I rarely ever get above 90F or have low temperatures warmer than 70-72F in my area of Floyd County, Indiana in the summer at around 900 ft. elevation with very dense tree cover.

That is definitely true. For example the state I am from Alabama is hell hot in summer(Central AL even worse than FL in heat and as humid as FL with 75% relative humidity average annually) and the area where I lived most in Appalachian region was more elevated and it was not as hot. While the average of most places in Alabama averages high 92°F and low 73°F in July, while where I lived July averaged high 88°F and low 70°F. It was similarly humid there so it was still hot and muggy but not as bad. The average warmest day in the year there was 96°F while lower elevation areas 101°F. Well 96°F with heat 112°F is not fun, but better than 101°F with heat index of 121°F.

[MeesterJ]

My city is at 51 latitude. Would prefer around 60 for even less harsh sunlight and having to put on sunscreen less. Also, the long winters would be amazing!