FucshiaSky Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I have a question as to if my ideal climate actually exists. I am embarking on a journey of living off the grid in my self-sustainable tiny house on wheels complete with solar panels, rainwater harvesting system, wood burning stove and without air conditioning. I have lived in Portland basically my entire life, and even though it's a mild climate (it rarely gets below freezing) I am longing for considerably warmer temperatures. Daily highs of between 60 and 90 degrees would be perfect for me. And lows of no lower than 40 degrees. The tricky part is finding a place that is warm while offering adequate precipitation, since I will be relying on the rain for my water needs. Hawaii seems to fit the best. Sacramento isn't bad either, but I was wondering if there are other places that fit my desire. Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallow Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 The two places you mentioned come to mind, as well as the stretch from Brookings to San Francisco along the coast. This is assuming you're relegated to the US. If not, a lot of other possibilities open up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny rider Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I wouldn't like it, but if you can handle 90F and humid highs in the summer parts of Florida would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZDesertWx Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Maybe Austin or San Antonio Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXheights Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 San Diego without a doubt but not too far inland - as close to the coast (expensive) you can be - very regulated coastal breeze fogs. You mentioned Hawaii - leeward sides of the mountains are partially desert but you can tune with the Trade wind set up southwestern mountain slopes to find your habitat fitting your 10-20" range. I still think San Diego or S. southern California would be your best bet. It stays a bit greener there than inland where the fogs are less if you don't mind foggy mornings 200 days plus out of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallow Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 San Diego without a doubt but not too far inland - as close to the coast (expensive) you can be - very regulated coastal breeze fogs. You mentioned Hawaii - leeward sides of the mountains are partially desert but you can tune with the Trade wind set up southwestern mountain slopes to find your habitat fitting your 10-20" range. I still think San Diego or S. southern California would be your best bet. It stays a bit greener there than inland where the fogs are less if you don't mind foggy mornings 200 days plus out of the year. San Diego (10.34") gets less precip than, say Honolulu (17.10"). Sure there's a small part of some of the islands that gets about as little or less, but if he needs precip as a major source of his water (fog would be very tough to "harvest"), I don't see how San Diego would be better than Hawaiʻi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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