Another hopeful transplant with questions

[Oldhag1]

The weather debate is over, please get back on topic.

[totallyfedup]

Kentucky is considered to be less humid than NJ? (If true, that’s icing on the cake!) Would you say that’s true for the Bowling Green area as well?

Originally Posted by Outer_Bluegrass

In the Ohio River Valley, there are plenty of days during the summertime with high temperatures in the 82-87F range and low-to-moderate humidity levels, which most Americans find rather pleasant, especially as it relates to the enjoyment of outdoor activities.

There is no denying the fact that Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio are significantly less humid than the East Coast states, including Connecticut, and have a more prominent dry season that spans from early August to early November. While Kentucky may be rainier in the winter and early spring, Connecticut and Rhode Island are rainier in the late spring and summer, which is far worse, in my opinion.

[Outer_Bluegrass]

Originally Posted by totallyfedup

Kentucky is considered to be less humid than NJ? (If true, that’s icing on the cake!) Would you say that’s true for the Bowling Green area as well?

Yes, in my experience, Kentucky is less humid than New Jersey. However, due our more southerly latitude and more westerly longitude, Kentucky has longer summers and more intense sunlight than New Jersey.

[totallyfedup]

CT2KY, just for yet another personal opinion, we first visited TN extensively and really loved the Nashville (both just north and just south of the city), Cookeville, and Lynchburg/Fayetteville areas the best initially. We didn't love the Knoxville/Johnson City eastern areas as much. When the TN job search proved tricky, we started looking at Kentucky as well. Started in the Lexington area and honestly didn't really love it. Then checked out the Bowling Green area and was pleasantly surprised how similar to the Nashville area (not the city, but the surrounds) BG is. So clearly we are "central" TN and KY people rather than "eastern". I don't really know how to explain the differences, maybe we like the rolling hills more than the mountains? But definitely check out a variety of areas and see which "fits" for you. (We will be moving to BG area this summer.)

Originally Posted by marino760

This is just my personal opinion but I would concentrate around Lexington, Paris, Frankfort for your trip, and also explore those areas and surrounding counties for a more permanent place and buying a home. Bourbon distilleries and breweries are abundant in central KY.
There are some beautiful towns outside of Lexington, Paris being one of them.

[totallyfedup]

Well that is just icing on the cake! I've really appreciated your insights -- thank you! August can't come soon enough.

Originally Posted by Outer_Bluegrass

Yes, in my experience, Kentucky is less humid than New Jersey. However, due our more southerly latitude and more westerly longitude, Kentucky has longer summers and more intense sunlight than New Jersey.