There's very little humidity here, so the weather doesn't choke you. Yeah, we drink a little more water in the summer time, but most Americans drink way less water than they should be anyway. So, what, we're more hydrated than most of America's population?

Our streets aren't walkable really, even in the winter months. Everything has been built too far apart, so we just drive more. The most walkable areas are downtown and ASU, and even there, in the winter, I do as little walking as possible cause everything is so spread out.

I moved here in August from Southern CA, near the beach where the weather is mild. My lips didn't crack as I drove in, and they haven't cracked since. My phone has never had trouble charging due to heat.

[–] FlightyPenguin@lemmy.world 67 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You are speaking as someone who is home, transportation, and water secure. Someone with a marginally less stable life could have a difficult time staying alive. Heck, your AC going out on a weekend could drastically reduce your own quality of life in totally new ways during this heat.

[–] RoundSparrow@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 year ago

You are speaking as someone who is home, transportation, and water secure. Someone with a marginally less stable life

Exactly. I'm in Arizona right now and it's incredibly hot with no break from the heat. Equipment overheating is a real issue, my development computers and phones have all had problems.