Hi There !

I need to find the coolest (average high temperature in August) town
in each of these states:

Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Caroline

I would imagine the coolest town would be at a high elevation
in each state (e.g., Asheville, North Carolina).   But that
is just a hunch.

All comments greatly appreciated !

ron

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Clarification of Question by nronronronro-ga on 13 Nov 2003 21:01 PST

Whoops!  Forgot to add Mississippi.  Thanks!
ron

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Request for Question Clarification by jenjerina-ga on 14 Nov 2003 02:31 PST

Hi there ron,

Would a list of the coldest temperatures recorded in each state meet your needs?
If not, I have found the coolest towns in most of the states you have
listed, but on non-official sites, eg people's travel sites etc, would
this be acceptable?

Thanks,
jenjerina

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Clarification of Question by nronronronro-ga on 14 Nov 2003 09:00 PST

Hi jenjerina !

The coolest towns from unofficial sites were be perfect.
That would be a 5-star answer, and definitely worth $7.00.

If you would like to also include the coldest temperatures recorded,
that would be worth an additional $5 tip, for a total of $12.

However, this second (additional) part is enitrely your option.  The unofficial
information in the first part would be enough to satisfy me.

Thanks!
ron

Ron --

Your assumptions on altitude being inversely related to temperature
are correct.  Though not a perfect relationship (certain wind
conditions or temperature inversions negate its effect), there is
something called the "adiabatic lapse rate."
Adiabatic Lapse Rate
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/kingworc/departments/geography/nottingham/atmosphere/pages/lapseratesalevel.html

The adiabatic lapse rate is normally 3 degrees C per 1,000'.  Here in
the states we teach pilots that it's about 5 degrees F per 1,000'. 
(Pilots need to know if icing conditions are likely to be worse if
they climb and encounter clouds.)

A bit of trivia, but we find it pretty useful here during the Seattle
winters.  I can usually guess whether or not it's snowing at Stevens
Pass by the outside air temperature in the city:
http://www.stevenspass.com/html/misc/webcam.shtml

Have a great weekend!

Omnivorous-GA

Omnivorous----you never cease to amaze me.

Thanks mucho!
ron