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Post by Ethereal on Sept 27, 2021 2:14:34 GMT -5
I tried to focus on the averages and as well the rainfall amount. FYI, Chicago has sunnier summers with colder record lows (2C-6C), even reaching -2C in September (thought that may be recorded after the autumn equinox?). Sydney has milder record lows (8C in March), but with really high record highs (46C), as we all know, and lower sunshine hours in the warm season than Chicago's (although US sun is known to be overstated). But records are just records, hence why I left them out. They don't really define the climate that much. To note, this the summer of Sydney Airport, not Sydney CBD.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2021 5:04:05 GMT -5
I chose Chicago, simply because in July and August at least, it is hotter on average. I'm not certain at all, especially as the sun is pretty brutal in Australia in summer, and Sydney is fairly humid too, but I think Chicago may just edge it.
How are the dew points in these cities? I know Chicago can get pretty extreme humidity.
Another thing. My little sister spent a year in Brisbane, coming home last year, and two years in NYC previous to that, and she was pretty adamant that NYC was hotter than Brisbane in summer. I know they're fairly similar, but Chicago and NYC are quite similar, and I'm guessing Brisbane would feel hotter than Sydney. Not exactly scientific, but that's all I have!
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Post by desiccatedi85 on Sept 27, 2021 14:10:59 GMT -5
Chicago would feel hotter on most days in peak summer. Duh, its average temps are warmer and it's probably sunnier and more humid.
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Post by Steelernation on Sept 27, 2021 16:06:39 GMT -5
Chicago, don’t see why anyone would pick otherwise
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Post by omegaraptor on Sept 27, 2021 16:07:40 GMT -5
Most likely Chicago
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Post by FrozenI69 on Sept 27, 2021 21:51:41 GMT -5
Chicago, on average it gets much longer hot spells.
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Post by chesternz on Sept 27, 2021 22:57:49 GMT -5
Western Sydney would be a little hotter, especially with the stronger sun at 34 S as opposed to 42 N (and remember that earth is closer to the sun during SH summer). e.g. Penrith - bottom row is mean dew points, which are just slightly lower in Penrith than Chicago:  |
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Post by knot on Sept 27, 2021 23:33:41 GMT -5
Chicago is very obviously hotter
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Post by Benfxmth on Sept 29, 2021 11:58:02 GMT -5
Ubiquitously Chicago.
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Post by alex992 on Sept 30, 2021 4:14:18 GMT -5
Chicago would feel hotter in July/August than January/February in Sydney. June/December is kind of a toss-up.
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Post by Cadeau on Sept 30, 2021 13:44:02 GMT -5
I would rather spend a summer in Sydney, so Chicago is the answer with more >30°C days.
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Post by Ethereal on Oct 13, 2021 20:51:34 GMT -5
I chose Chicago, simply because in July and August at least, it is hotter on average. I'm not certain at all, especially as the sun is pretty brutal in Australia in summer, and Sydney is fairly humid too, but I think Chicago may just edge it. How are the dew points in these cities? I know Chicago can get pretty extreme humidity. Another thing. My little sister spent a year in Brisbane, coming home last year, and two years in NYC previous to that, and she was pretty adamant that NYC was hotter than Brisbane in summer. I know they're fairly similar, but Chicago and NYC are quite similar, and I'm guessing Brisbane would feel hotter than Sydney. Not exactly scientific, but that's all I have! Not sure about Chicago's, but Sydney's range from 15C to 17C. I would think that Chicago's are higher. Holy crap, I had no idea that the poll would be this lopsided! Poor little Shitney...  EDIT: Interesting. Perhaps your sister visited during a La Nina event or in some cooler than average summer. Because Brisbane has long hot summers that don't even get southerly busters or any cool breezes like Sydney does. Not to mention the strong sun at Brisbane's latitude! I have been to the Gold Coast, which is an hour drive south of Brisbane, in spring and autumn (not summer) and the sun felt pretty strong there. Who knows how powerful it will be in the midst of summer. I would safely assume that Brisbane is still a bit warmer than NYC in the summer. At least, in most summers. |
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Post by Ethereal on Oct 13, 2021 20:57:18 GMT -5
Chicago would feel hotter on most days in peak summer. Duh, its average temps are warmer and it's probably sunnier and more humid.Yeah, but we're talking about 33' latitude here with stronger Aussie sun, in addition to a couple of 40C + days. So there is some good competition here. EDIT: I guess I should've pitted Chicago against Western Sydney, like Penrith (thanks for that screenshot Chester), or actually Prospect, which has the average climate for MOST of Western Sydney (Penrith is an outlier):  I mean, 5 consecutive months with maxima above 26C (80F). Chicago should be worried...Lol |
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Post by knot on Oct 13, 2021 21:02:08 GMT -5
Yeah, but we're talking about 33' latitude here with stronger Aussie sun Actually the southern areas in AU tend to have more brutal sun strength. Greysrigging even mentioned that he'd been burnt worse working a week in Victoria, than a lifetime in Darwin. |
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Post by Ethereal on Oct 13, 2021 21:13:14 GMT -5
Yeah, but we're talking about 33' latitude here with stronger Aussie sun Actually the southern areas in AU tend to have more brutal sun strength. Greysrigging even mentioned that he'd been burnt worse working a week in Victoria, than a lifetime in Darwin. Is there a reason to this? Curious to know. |
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Post by knot on Oct 13, 2021 21:24:35 GMT -5
Is there a reason to this? Curious to know. Most probably due to the position of the ozone hole, and perhaps that lower humidity increases sun strength (hence low-humidity days featuring a much deeper hue of blue than higher humidity—a sign of clearer air and thus stronger sun). |
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Post by greysrigging on Oct 13, 2021 21:33:16 GMT -5
Actually the southern areas in AU tend to have more brutal sun strength. Greysrigging even mentioned that he'd been burnt worse working a week in Victoria, than a lifetime in Darwin. Is there a reason to this? Curious to know. I cant give a scientific explanation, although I reckon AA has probably nailed it, particularly the Ozone layer. Anecdotally I've felt more 'sting' in the sun down in the southern latitudes than here up north. |
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Post by longaotian on Oct 14, 2021 0:54:37 GMT -5
Chicago. I have been to Sydney many times in January and it's always been pretty comfortable weather, Chicago seems more humid. But yes, the sun is definitely harsher is Sydney which can make things worse on sunnier days.
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Post by knot on Oct 14, 2021 1:04:40 GMT -5
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