Opinions about subdivision.

[1voyager1]

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Originally posted by caswellian

I have been cyber visiting Puna for some time and have a few general questions.
First off let me say that I live in Alaska and cannot tolerate much heat but am comfortable in cooler temps. I get real hot when it gets above 75 degrees and I prefer it in the 50s at night.
It would seem to me that the Fern Forest subdivision would be a good fit. However, I cannot stand the constant overcast skies like we get here from August till the end of October where you can count the sunny days on one hand - think Seattle in the winter. I am curious if it does this up there in Fern Forest or do you get sunny days or both up there?
How about photovoltaics, are they practical in the clouds?

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I had lived in AK for over 30 years.
Anytime the outdoor temps approached 80°F I would almost succumb to heat stroke.
I worried about the temps before moving here, but found that we adapted, with time, to the warmer climate.
Now, 80° isn't all that bad.
85° to 90° begins to be uncomfortable.
It doesn't get to 90° all that often.
Stay away from sea level.
It will be too warm.

Rainfall is high on the Windward side.
But, the pattern is not like Seattle's.
It doesn't rain mist for 40 days and nights.
It can cloud up for several days at a time, but not very often.
Usually the days are variable, some clouds, some sun.

If you want a dryer Fairbanks type climate go to the Kona side.
It's more of a SoCal type of climate.
But, you'll be jammed in much more tightly because that's where most immigrants want to be.
Lots, with or without a home on it, will be smaller and much higher priced.
Then, there is the Hamakua Coast.
Again, land values are much higher, plus you could end up with Rosanne Barr as a neighbor.

Any of the higher altitude East side subdivs would be a fairly easy fit.
We were at almost exactly 750'.
It did get a bit too warm on occasion in the summer, but generally was not too bad.
Winters, I was glad I didn't throw my fleece pants, vests and jackets out.
Instead of building a fire, I'd put them on at night or first thing in the morning for an hour or two.

The higher your altitude the more clouds you will get on the Windward side.
As the air rises up the mountain side condensation takes place, fact of life.
Volcano would be a pretty good fit at first.
Morning temps can approach 50°.
But after being here a while, you'll probably be be building a quick fire in the morning or wearing your fleece to take the chill off.
Although, as soon as the sun comes up and begins shining on your place the temps rise quickly.

Most of the subdivs have unpaved streets in very poor condition.
Getting in and out of your place every day can be like traveling an old remote mining road.
Paved streets, home mail delivery, and the uncrowded ambiance were the primary reasons we chose LE.
Most subdivs do not have home mail delivery.
You will need to work out a way to receive mail and go out to get it when ever you want it.
Because of demand PO mailboxes are hard to come by.