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Post by grega94 on Jan 4, 2018 4:35:17 GMT -5
A lot of people seem to compare the two Island nations of New Zealand and the UK a lot, but considering how much closer NZ is to the equator it's not exactly a fair comparison. However there is another oceanic region that is located in at a similar latitude and also contains glaciated mountains and that would be western Oregon and northwestern California. The South Island ranges between 46 degrees and 40 degrees which will be roughly between Astoria, OR and Eureka, CA for the American counterpart.
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NelsonChristchurchDunedinInvercargillQueenstownGreymouthAlexandriaW. Oregon/NW. California
EurekaRoseburgPortlandAstoriaHoodriverBrookingMedfordSo which one is better? I'm not quite sure yet, but the coastal regions of the South Island are better than in Oregon, and the interior of Oregon is better than the interior of the South Island, I'm not quite sure which one is better overall quite yet. Also if you think I left off some important climates feel free to share. |
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Post by longaotian on Jan 4, 2018 5:08:45 GMT -5
South Island. More variety and much better winters.
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Post by knot on Jan 4, 2018 5:16:10 GMT -5
South Island; much squallier with greater variety and better climates. If snowfall is counted, then nowhere on Earth other than Heard Island could match New Zealand's Tasman Glacier for it; annual snow accumulation is about 50 metres (160 feet) up there. The South Island has everything better than Oregon and California.
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Post by Babu on Jan 4, 2018 5:38:59 GMT -5
NZ has got pleasant summers without atrociously wet winters.
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Post by jgtheone on Jan 4, 2018 7:39:05 GMT -5
I'll buck the trend and vote for Oregon b/c of the warm dry summers in the interior.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 13:32:11 GMT -5
South Island -no proper Cfb climates in the US.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 14:14:01 GMT -5
Oregon.
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Post by Lommaren on Jan 4, 2018 18:09:33 GMT -5
South Island thanks to the northern edge. California and Oregon are a touch too seasonal for me in interior areas and places like Eureka, Crescent City and Astoria are just too cool in summer.
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Post by ilmc90 on Jan 4, 2018 18:17:12 GMT -5
I'm going to have to give a slight edge to New Zealand. Greymouth and Invercargill are too good to pass up.
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Post by Lommaren on Jan 4, 2018 18:18:42 GMT -5
I'm going to have to give a slight edge to New Zealand. Greymouth and Invercargill are too good to pass up. I thought Invercargill was too boring for your tastes, wanting seasonality and all that?  It's just a glorified Aberdeen at the end of the day. |
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Post by ilmc90 on Jan 4, 2018 18:24:22 GMT -5
I'm going to have to give a slight edge to New Zealand. Greymouth and Invercargill are too good to pass up. I thought Invercargill was too boring for your tastes, wanting seasonality and all that? It's just a glorified Aberdeen at the end of the day. I like the rainfall, cloudiness, and cool temperatures though. While I certainly do prefer some level of seasonality, I'm fine with oceanic climates as long as they have a decent amount of rainfall and rainy days. Isn't Invercargill also windy? That's another plus. |
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Post by Lommaren on Jan 4, 2018 18:30:12 GMT -5
I like the rainfall, cloudiness, and cool temperatures though. While I certainly do prefer some level of seasonality, I'm fine with oceanic climates as long as they have a decent amount of rainfall and rainy days. Isn't Invercargill also windy? That's another plus. I think Invercargill would be knot-approved yes. Have you been there, Frey? |
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Post by grega94 on Jan 4, 2018 19:07:10 GMT -5
South Island; much squallier with greater variety and better climates. If snowfall is counted, then nowhere on Earth other than Heard Island could match New Zealand's Tasman Glacier for it; annual snow accumulation is about 50 metres (160 feet) up there. The South Island has everything better than Oregon and California. Idk if south Island has a greater variety, I would argue that OR and CA do. for instance these in California. EurekaWillow CreekReddingYrekaMount ShastaAnd if you want snow there is Crator Lake in Oregon. |
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Post by Cadeau on Jan 4, 2018 19:12:36 GMT -5
South Island, specifically Christchurch and Dunedin. Assuming those eastern South Island locations are not experiencing typical "Roaring Forties" weather phenomenon due to protected by the mountains on the west.
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Post by flamingGalah on Jan 4, 2018 19:18:54 GMT -5
NZ
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 19:24:43 GMT -5
Oregon/Cali for me, more seasonal variation (when not too near the coast) and more opportunities for heat.
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Post by 🖕🏿Mörön🖕🏿 on Jan 4, 2018 20:34:36 GMT -5
It's amazing how the South Island has such diverse climates for such a small area. It's definitely better than western Oregon and NW California at any rate.
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Post by grega94 on Jan 5, 2018 0:13:08 GMT -5
does anyone no where the hottest summers are located on the south island? The major reason that is stopping me from voting for it is that the summers are a bit too cool. I prefer summers in the upper 70sF to lower 80sF
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Post by 🖕🏿Mörön🖕🏿 on Jan 5, 2018 11:42:08 GMT -5
does anyone no where the hottest summers are located on the south island? The major reason that is stopping me from voting for it is that the summers are a bit too cool. I prefer summers in the upper 70sF to lower 80sF Probably that area, although apparently Christchurch has a record high of 41.6C. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 12:16:52 GMT -5
South Island, specifically Christchurch and Dunedin. Assuming those eastern South Island locations are not experiencing typical "Roaring Forties" weather phenomenon due to protected by the mountains on the west. The east coast is the most effected by the roaring forties -from foehn norwesters to SW wind, and southerly changes -it's generally more pronounced on the east coast. |
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It's just a glorified Aberdeen at the end of the day.
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