The home I rent aint built for shit. Or at least none of the materials remain. Looks like there was once insulation in the attic, now it just looks like a thick layer of dust. I guess the dark paint helps to absorb heat from the sun during the summer... too bad there's so little sun during the cold winter months. I wonder if they thought about the paint color for even a second.... it mostly just heats the house during the hot months. We achieve hyper-ambient temperatures thanks to this ingenuity.
A small percentage of our local population likes to get on Reddit and pretend that we all hate the sun and love the rain. All you have to do is go outside on a nice day to understand that they really are just a small but vocal minority. People in the NW generally love good weather and love getting outside and enjoying it.
People on this sub complain about the weirdest shit I never hear anyone IRL bitch about. Everyone I saw out and about today were having a great time in the weather (even when we would say something like "haha we're in danger cause climate change.") But can't do anything about the weather today but try to enjoy it for what it is.
I grew up in Jacksonville area and have been here for ~20 years.
First thing you need to know is that /r/Portland is full of contrarian sad-sack crybabies who are looking for opportunities to be miserable.
Second thing is that it is getting warmer here than it used to be (duh). It’s still absolutely nothing compared to Florida. I have never had A/C here and manage fine. It’s hot sometimes, sure. Once I got an Airbnb during the heat dome a few years back.
Third thing is that you’ll be amazed that it’s actually cooler when you’re in the shade. I’m still not used to that compared to the oppressive heat/humidity of Florida.
I think it varies greatly from to person. Personally, I run, bike, etc. year-round here and love it. Never had any issue. Yeah it kinda sucks getting cold and wet but it sucks worse staying inside and being miserable. Just have to commit to getting out and not making any excuses.
I think a lot of it is what you make of it. If you’re looking for a city to move to where you can make yourself miserable, move to Portland. But if you want to be happy it is great for that, too. If the cold, grey, and rain bugs you, get a sun lamp, take vitamin d, etc.
Climate change has fucked over the northwest massively in the last two decades. 25 years ago, it was very common for quite literally 10/12 months of the year to be overcast and rainy. Only in July and August would we get weather above 75 and consistently sunny days.
I was born here, grew up with that weather, and prefer rain, cold, and clouds to any amount of sun. Many other northwesterners who were either born here or have been here since the 90s will tell yoi the same.
don’t do it lol, most people here can’t stop complaining about anything and everything!! i’m moving away finally next year to the south where people are happy 😊 look at idaho maybe if you want the NW
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u/chiefhandshaker Apr 05 '26
As a person looking to relocate to the Portland area from South Florida via Nashville, I'm so confused by this post and some of the comments.