If the OP thinks that Spokane and Reno have the best climate, then that is so far from what I think that I cannot even comment
One thing I will say, is that folks tend to focus on the extremes, especially the high temps, instead of the average temps. For instance, I was working in Austin during the summer and it was definitely hot during the day. But the evenings were absolutely gorgeous. I loved going out in the evening in the summer there.
When I lived in San Jose, many of the mid-day temps were fine but it was cold as soon as the sun went down. It was uncomfortable to have almost any outdoor event last past dark most of the year without jackets, etc.
Another thing about weather is predictability. I am living in Medellin, Colombia, which has year around high/low temps of about 82/62 (due to 1500 meter elevation near sea level). But it rains 60 inches per year. However, it hardly ever rains in the mornings or early afternoon. So I changed my workout schedule to the morning instead of late afternoon like in the USA and it has worked out great. If the rain were less predictable, it would be more of a drawback. This also makes it easier to schedule outdoor activities like tennis.
One thing I will say, is that folks tend to focus on the extremes, especially the high temps, instead of the average temps. For instance, I was working in Austin during the summer and it was definitely hot during the day. But the evenings were absolutely gorgeous. I loved going out in the evening in the summer there.
When I lived in San Jose, many of the mid-day temps were fine but it was cold as soon as the sun went down. It was uncomfortable to have almost any outdoor event last past dark most of the year without jackets, etc.
Another thing about weather is predictability. I am living in Medellin, Colombia, which has year around high/low temps of about 82/62 (due to 1500 meter elevation near sea level). But it rains 60 inches per year. However, it hardly ever rains in the mornings or early afternoon. So I changed my workout schedule to the morning instead of late afternoon like in the USA and it has worked out great. If the rain were less predictable, it would be more of a drawback. This also makes it easier to schedule outdoor activities like tennis.