[crusty old prospector]

The western part of the state is dry as the prevailing winds come from the Mexican desert. All of the southern states have prevailing winds off of the Gulf of Mexico, which is like a big hot bath tub. We have actually been having a rather mild summer so far. Highs in the low 90’s. Lows in the low 70’s. The boredom with the Texas summer is that it never changes. It can only get more humid if it rains. It is usual a hot drought for most of July and August. Finally, the tropics usually bring rain in September and the first early season cool fronts. I grow weary of Texas weather. Summers are too hot for the things I like to do.

[jmacusa]

The East Coast of the US gets the Gulf Stream that flows upfrom the Bahamas and brings with it high levels of humidity. Typical Summer time temps in NJ are around the mid to high 90s. Tops 100 sometimes. As I said the humidity is just the pits. It saps the energy from you, after about three days of it I find I become irritable , very physically uncomfortable and you're right, it will prevent one form enjoy certain outdoor activities(unless one has a pool). For my wife, who is an asthmatic humidity can make it hard for her to breathe.