A US question.

[Australian Cattleman]

What would be the states in the US that has the most uniform and stable temperatures? Not too hot for too long or not too cold for too long.Which state or states have the least natural disasters , ie tornados,blizzards,floods etc.
Colin

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

Well...unfortunately you can't have one without the other in USA...lol.

Possibly the most "even" temperatures year around would be Southern Florida, Southern Texas, Hawaii, Southern California; however, in those areas you have good chance of hurricanes.

States with least amounts of "natural disasters" would be those OUTSIDE of "Tornado Alley," hurricane prone coastal areas, completely avoiding California since it is another major earthquake waiting to happen. The Rocky Mountain region is obviously most prone to major snow storms as well as Western Oklahoma, Western Kansas and Nebraska...plus the other cold climate Northern areas.

Then there is Nevada... probably mostly desert... hasn't rained there and probably never will (joke, tongue-in-cheek)...

Let's not forget the Louisiana coastal areas (esp., New Orleans)...N.O. is obviously several feet below sea level and probably should have never been built...has flooded, will flood again, in spite of what government thinks and attempts to control... "Don't mess with Mother Nature"...lol.

Perhaps some other posters from other States can give their opinions from their areas and experiences...

I've lived in Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, South Dakota, and Kansas. Closest I've found to an "ideal" climate is our present location in Texas Panhandle region (we're in a "microclimate" spot next to Western Okla border) where most of "bad" weather around here splits to North and South when it heads here...including much needed rainfall.

 

[Tommy Ruyle]

Most stable - Hawaii

Least natural disasters - That's a little harder... maybe New Mexico?????

 

[MillIronQH]

Most stable - Hawaii

Least natural disasters - That's a little harder... maybe New Mexico?????

Yea and Arizona.

You ever wonder how Hawaii manages to dodges the typhoons?Z

 

[VanC]

I'd say it's not too bad where I live. It gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter, but usually not to extremes for long periods. Usually ample rainfall, good for row crops mostly. We're prone to tornados and severe t'storms in the spring and summer, but not like some other states.

 

[smart_slider]

Let's not forget the Louisiana coastal areas (esp., New Orleans)...N.O. is obviously several feet below sea level and probably should have never been built...has flooded, will flood again, in spite of what government thinks and attempts to control... "Don't mess with Mother Nature"...lol.

let's not forget the chocolate city ;-)
ss

 

[backhoeboogie]

California was supposted to be the most temperate if I remember right. Earthquake is the big concern there, plus it is simply way too liberal for my liking.

Wyoming was supposed to be the least likely for natural disaster, again if I am remembering correctly.

(I read this stuff years ago)

 

[la4angus]

Let's not forget the Louisiana coastal areas (esp., New Orleans)...N.O. is obviously several feet below sea level and probably should have never been built...has flooded, will flood again, in spite of what government thinks and attempts to control... "Don't mess with Mother Nature"...lol.

let's not forget the chocolate city ;-)
ss

What is the chocolate city?

 

[dun]

If there was such a place it would be so crowded you wouldn;t be able to stand it. All of the snowbirds would settle there instead of making the migrations every year.

 

[backhoeboogie]

Let's not forget the Louisiana coastal areas (esp., New Orleans)...N.O. is obviously several feet below sea level and probably should have never been built...has flooded, will flood again, in spite of what government thinks and attempts to control... "Don't mess with Mother Nature"...lol.

let's not forget the chocolate city ;-)
ss

What is the chocolate city?

New Orleans. The mayor's comments about it after the hurricane and rebuilding is what that was in reference to.

 

[la4angus]

let's not forget the chocolate city ;-)
ss

What is the chocolate city?

New Orleans. The mayor's comments about it after the hurricane and rebuilding is what that was in reference to.

Well he!! that makes sense. Good name for New Orleans..

 

[TxCoUnTrYbOy]

I would doubt there is a "perfect" place that would have no drawbacks. It seems like in Texas, you either have tornados, hurricanes or desert. Of course you could go a little way inland, but tornados are more common. We had a bad storm last week that dropped tornados in College Station just 20 miles away. We are far enough inland where a hurricane isnt an extreme threat, unless a major one hit just right. Any other would bring lots of rain, but the way things have been going thats not necessarily a bad thing.

In California you can get earthquakes and liberals.

Wyoming I would think the snowstorms could pose a threat, although Ive never been there so I am guessing on that.

Im not familiar with Arizona or New Mexico, but isnt most of it desert, which wouldnt be ideal for cattle? Plus the lack of rainfall.

Hawaii, besides the extremely high cost of living, seems like a typhoon could tear it apart quickly, they have been clear for a long time now, its only a matter of time. Also doesnt Hawaii have a lot of volcanoes? I dont know when the last eruptions were, or how long they expect until the next.

I may be wrong on some of those, so dont hold my word on it.

 

[MillIronQH]

I would doubt there is a "perfect" place that would have no drawbacks. It seems like in Texas, you either have tornados, hurricanes or desert. Of course you could go a little way inland, but tornados are more common. We had a bad storm last week that dropped tornados in College Station just 20 miles away. We are far enough inland where a hurricane isnt an extreme threat, unless a major one hit just right. Any other would bring lots of rain, but the way things have been going thats not necessarily a bad thing.

Don't say that in front of Caustic. I think he thinks he's seen enough rain for a while.

In California you can get earthquakes and liberals.

Yep.

Wyoming I would think the snowstorms could pose a threat, although Ive never been there so I am guessing on that.

I lived and worked there for a time and heard bout the killer winters but never experienced one. Stock generally did okay.

Im not familiar with Arizona or New Mexico, but isnt most of it desert, which wouldnt be ideal for cattle? Plus the lack of rainfall.

Only about 1/3 of each state is desert. Some of the best ski resorts are in both of them.

Hawaii, besides the extremely high cost of living, seems like a typhoon could tear it apart quickly, they have been clear for a long time now, its only a matter of time. Also doesnt Hawaii have a lot of volcanoes? I dont know when the last eruptions were, or how long they expect until the next.

I was wondering about the typhoon thing myself. I wonder when the last one was? Maybe there's something to all that Polynessian voodoo stuff.Z

I may be wrong on some of those, so dont hold my word on it.

 

[Australian Cattleman]

Thanks for the replies I realise it was pretty broad question.I would just like to come and have a look at the US,most parts of it. Texas and of course the Rocky Mountain states,really any parts of the middle of the US. You can keep your cities.

 

[backhoeboogie]

Thanks for the replies I realise it was pretty broad question.I would just like to come and have a look at the US,most parts of it. Texas and of course the Rocky Mountain states,really any parts of the middle of the US. You can keep your cities.

If you come to Texas, the northern edge of the "hill country" is my favorite. I am a bit north of it. It is not so muggy in the summers there.

The central U.S. you are referring to is known as the "heartland". Lots of prairie. Lots of storms with lightening a big concern, tornadoes too. Good farmland.

For mountains I like the west slope of Colorado and the area around Jackson, Wyoming in the Tetons.

 

[Saltydawg]

If you like mountains and hills don't forget the northeastern US. The Appalachian mountain chain runs up here and although it's not the scale of the rockies you definitely know your not in the prairies.

I live on the far western end of New York state. We almost never get tornadoes, earthquakes, and the land is hilly enough that flooding is only a problem in the bottom of valleys.
Very few natural disasters here.
The hitch is we get Canada's cold arctic air that dips down here in the winter.
If you can tolerate the occasional heavy snowfall it's a pretty nice place to live.

Contrary to popular belief, New York State is mostly agricultural land.
Stay away from New York City and the major waterways and you can drive through hundreds of miles of farmland.

 

[Anonymous]

I hear the Tennesse and Kentucky area is nice. Never been there but have heard this from friends

 

[john250]

What would be the states in the US that has the most uniform and stable temperatures? Not too hot for too long or not too cold for too long.Which state or states have the least natural disasters , ie tornados,blizzards,floods etc.
Colin

Indiana. Our state motto is "Ten Million years tidal wave free"
We have the occasional tornado, but the people are friendly and the weather is temperate. No volcanoes. The girls are pretty, too. I hope you aren't allergic to corn pollen or hog smells.

 

[Angus Guy]

John250 really the only things you guys have to worry about is if the New Madris fault goes off and backs the Ohio and Wabash rivers up over you. We've had alot of fun in your state over the years.

 

[Crowderfarms]

I hear the Tennesse and Kentucky area is nice. Never been there but have heard this from friends

Tennessee and Kentucky are 2 of the best places the Good Lord ever created. ;-)