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Week of July 20th - the only time we can go to New York City... Would we be crazy????

Week of July 20th - the only time we can go to New York City... Would we be crazy????

Old Dec 30th, 2002, 11:56 AM
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Week of July 20th - the only time we can go to New York City... Would we be crazy????

Hi, This is the only week that our family can vacation together and we are considering New York City. I hear the heat is unbearable; however, we are from Fort Worth Texas area and are used to summer heat. Is it really as bad and everone claims it is???? Thanks for any input.
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 12:05 PM
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Let me get this straight. You are from texas,going north,and may not go B/C of the heat? You'll be fine. Even if it's 95,still be cooler than DFW. Try a hotel with a pool,or go to the beach
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 12:28 PM
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The average tempature in NYC for July is 76 with an average maximum of 85.

In Dallas it's 86 and 95, respectively.

Still worried about the heat?
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:00 PM
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Ouch! I am starting to regret that I asked for opinions...... I researched the forum and over and over and over it was stated not to visit NY in July and August.. Heat with high humidity and that subway stations and buses, restaurants, etc. are not all air conditioned. I know the average means are lower than here, but that doesn't always mean anything. For instance, last year when we went to a northern desination, it was hotter there than is was in Fort Worth. Guess we will just take our chances. Sorry I seemed to have ruffled your feathers....
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:03 PM
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It usually doesn't get unbearable until the first two weeks in August. Last year, we had an inhumane heat wave the first couple of days of July but then it went away. You will be fine.
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:03 PM
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I think you will be accoustomed to the heat it is the humidity you might not like.
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:11 PM
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Roger,
Virtually everything is air conditioned (except subway platforms--ughh!) Of course, you can't guarantee that all are working, but that's true most places.

As mentioned, it's a classic case of "it's not the heat, it's the humidity".
(Temperatures could easily be anything from a rainy 70 degrees to 95+ with 60% humidity)
And, people in many parts of the country (including Fort Worth) may be theoretically used to the heat, but don't spend a lot of time outside. New York is a walking city, not a driving one.It is the busiest tourist time of the year, so be prepared for long lines at tourist spots--1 or more hours waiting outdoors to get the ferry to the statue of Liberty , for example.

NY really shines in summer in terms of outdoor enetertainment, most of it free
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:18 PM
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I appreciate the courteous responses... Sounds like an amazing city and we have always wanted to visit. Perhaps this will be the year. Again, thank you...
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:20 PM
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Roger,

If you're from Ft. Worth, Texas - July in NYC should feel cool to you. Seriously, I grew up in Westchester County about 40 minutes outside of Manhattan and the summer heat you've been hearing about is greatly exaggerated. I now live in Richmond, Virginia and I would call the summers here -- unbearably hot and humid. Unlike a lot of the southern and western cities, New York City usually starts off cool in the morning and cools off by the evening. There's virtually no humidity and every place is air-conditioned. I think you're going to have a wonderful time -- there's so much to do in Manhattan.
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:21 PM
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Roger,
Being from Texas, you won't have any problems with New York's heat or humidity. We were there in late August 2001 and it was hot and humid but no worse than at home in Nebraska. I guess we're used to such extremes in weather that we really don't pay attention to heat/cold/humidity too terribly much--it's easier to ignore it and just go on. Washington DC in the summer is much worse, we found...our family measured the humidity there by how many shirts we changed in a day (generally we had 3-shirt days As a matter of fact, bring light sweaters for theaters and restaurants since many places crank the air to uncomfortably cool levels.
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 01:37 PM
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If you don't already know it, there is no way to predict the weather. Last summer (2001) we rented an apartment in New York for the entire month of May. On May 1 we flew out of hot and humid Florida ready to enjoy a wonderful May in the city. On arrival it was something like 97 degrees in New York and on the evening news we heard it was the hottest May 1 on record. For two days the heat and humidity were unbelievable -- and don't forget, we're from Florida!!
But the good news is such rare heat waves don't usually last forever. That one lasted two days and the rest of the month was just about perfect.
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 02:24 PM
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I find that hotter weather in Manhattan tends to exacerbate the pollution, or my perception of it, since I don't live in a big city. However, I would NOT stay home just becasue of a little ole smog! Go to New York and enjoy--it's THE city, any time of year!
 
Old Dec 30th, 2002, 03:20 PM
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I was in NYC July 25-August 1st in 2001. The weather was great. I am from Tampa so I know what hot and humid mean. The weather was on the cool side actually which is why I liked it. I have to agree with others, it can be hard to predict. I think that if that is the only time you can get there - go for it! My biggest regret was not going to the WTC on that trip because I had "done it before." The next time I was in NYC was Nov 2001. The bottom line is, if you have the chance to go - GO! Don't worry about the weather.
 
Old Dec 31st, 2002, 06:49 AM
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I also visited NYC in early August of 2001. It was hotter than H--- and yes you notice the heat more becuase of the buildings, pavement, etc. The city will smell awful, but GO ANYWAY. It's New York and it's always wonderful. Carry around water to drink while waiting for the subway and wear light-colored clothing and YES even wear shorts if you like. Never mind what the nay-sayers on this board say about looking like a tourist. Enjoy yourself.
 
Old Dec 31st, 2002, 09:44 AM
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I'm a New Yorker who wears shorts in the summer. A lot of us do.
 
Old Dec 31st, 2002, 09:49 AM
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Allan, I'm a New Yorker who will not wear shorts in the city. Aside from the fact that the city is filthy, I'm not sitting on a subway in short pants. Yuck.
 
Old Dec 31st, 2002, 10:55 AM
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Beary, based on my observance you are a rare breed.

And take a taxi if you are that grossed out by the subway.
 
Old Dec 31st, 2002, 11:03 AM
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Not grossed out by the subway. Grossed out at the thought of wearing shorts on the subway. That is why I don't wear them.
 
Old Dec 31st, 2002, 11:06 AM
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Or don't sit whn you're wearing shorts? I rarely get a seat anyway.

Know what's really gross---how dirty my feet get after I've been walking around the city in sandals.

But, yeah, when it's a 100 and humid, shorts are the way to go.
 
Old Dec 31st, 2002, 11:13 AM
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I prefer skirts. There are sometimes that I do where shorts but it is a rare occaision.
 

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