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It's 50 F (10C) and I have the windows open. It's a beautiful day. (piefed.social)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by CentipedeFarrier@piefed.social to c/casualconversation@piefed.social
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I turned off the heat and opened windows, as it’s supposed to get several degrees warmer yet before cooling down. Sure it’s a bit cold from an objective standpoint, but it’s only 60 (15.6C) in my place in winter anyway and very dry, so feels similar. Cats are thrilled to be able to smell outside for the first time in months.

The crisp damp air (from snowmelt) feels absolutely lovely, especially after a couple weeks ago when it hit -12 (-24.4C) for two days. It’s certainly alarming to have the temp as it is in February, but it feels nice. And oh man don’t get me started on getting rid of the stale air!

Anyway, it’s a lovely day and I just wanted to share :)

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[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

10C. Norwegians are wearing T-shirts. Spanish and Portuguese are wearing winter jackets. British are complaining about the weather.

25C. Norwegians are passing out from the intense heat. Spanish and Portuguese are feeling nearly comfortable. British are complaining about the weather.

Just any temperature: British are complaining about the weather.

[–] Griffus@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 months ago

As a Norwegian, I would kill for some 10 degrees about now. After the Olympics though, gotta win some more gold first.

[–] CentipedeFarrier@piefed.social 1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It’s for sure barefoot t-shirt weather! (Just have to avoid all the puddles!)

I definitely prefer warm though, right around 30c/85f is ideal for me.

[–] StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Ah no, keep it 75⁰ for me, I start dying at 80

[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

Water boils at 100⁰, no wonder you are not comfortable at 80⁰.

[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

30C

Spanish and Portuguese are comfortable enough to take off T-shirts sometimes. Norwegians already died of heat. British are complaining about the weather.

[–] Griffus@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 months ago

Summer nights over 20 = no sleep, almost drowning in sweat. 30 degrees = holy shit we're all dying and the freezer is too small to sit in.

[–] mutilated_sphincter@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Visited middle Norway for work today, were -1°C and sunny, did actually toss the jacket and walked outside in t-shirt!

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 3 months ago

I was contemplating if it was warm enough to open windows but I consider it just shy. If I had a south facing or even west it might be doable.

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

That would be cold as heck here, but we are also in open windows season, with nights near 50 and days skirting 80 (10 to 25 ish) and yeah it's so nice to have fresh air and it finally rained last night, we are in an unfortunate drought after a disappointing rainy season last year.

[–] hansolo@lemmy.today 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I went somewhere this weekend where it was 19 and sunny. I crisped up pink like a shrimp.

I'm out of practice with sun.

[–] CentipedeFarrier@piefed.social 2 points 3 months ago

mmmm that sounds lovely, other than the star damage. Tho for exactly that reason I’m a big fan of gradual spring over sudden nice days. Give you a few days of “not warm enough for more than a couple hours” acclimation.

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

It's 10C, there's a hail/thunderstorm out there and I'm keeping the windows closed.

[–] aloofPenguin@piefed.world 1 points 3 months ago

rn, it's 20 out, and it's pure bliss 😁. I especially love the slow breeze that sometimes blows. It's a lovely break from the summers where I live, where it's usually 30 degrees