Quote Originally Posted by MartianDestiny View Post
Not really. It's what you are used to and what you are prepared for; especially when it comes to cold (hot you can't really do much about). I lived in Ga most of my life, and indeed WAS miserable at ~40.

I now live in CO, and while I still prefer 75 and sunny, am happy down to the upper 20's. Why? I think some of it may be the different humidity and wind levels, so it does feel slightly different. But primarily? I'm prepared for it. I've spent a small fortune on GOOD cold weather gear that you can't even really FIND much less purchase or justify in Ga. That makes a WORLD of difference.
I agree with this exactly. I lived in the South and 40 degrees in Georgia or Florida is miserable. I think part of it is humidity. Plus, it doesn't make sense to invest in good cold weather gear (or even good wool blankets) in those places. I'm in NYC now and well prepared to dress for anything. It doesn't get terribly cold here, but I like to be outdoors, so I'm ready.

As far as the kids and recess, I bike down to 20 degrees or so, and I do see some kids in the park playgrounds. But they are acclimated and they have the clothing for it. And they are having fun.