June, in both North and South Carolina(s), has shown a weather pattern that I remember from growing up in Boston, MA.;  that being the transition from Spring to Summer has been gradual and quite pleasant.  In past years (more recently), as memory serves me, the Winter seasons were extra long, there was no Spring season (or, hardly any) and Summer came on fast and VERY hot.  And, I say this with having experienced the seasonal changes in various parts of the United States. So, because this is only my first Spring/Summer season in The Carolinas, I can’t speak to this being the way it is every year, but from what I’m told, it is typical.  That’s a great thing!  Although, cool and comfortable summer mornings become VERY hot early-mid afternoons. Here, I’m talking about temperatures well into the 90’s and, even, reaching 100 degrees at times.  And, it’s only June!  That’s okay, though, because there are lots of opportunities to walk under shade trees or duck into air-conditioned buildings.

Then, add the wonderful ‘southern hospitality’ characteristic(s) of The Carolinas to the great weather, and you have a fantastic place to visit – or, maybe, move to. Read More