Spending summer in San Antonio, Texas, makes me feel like I am dancing with the weather every day.

First of all, summer is definitely hot. From August to mid-September, it's common for daytime temperatures to exceed 100 degrees, and cars left in the sun heat up like frying pans.

However, strangely enough, the presence of "rain" fluctuates...

When it comes, it pours, and when it doesn't, there can be weeks without a drop. This is the true nature of summer weather in San Antonio.

After spending a few years in San Antonio, I've realized that it's a bit ambiguous to simply call it a "dry place."

San Antonio is certainly in Texas, but unlike the coastal city of Houston, it has a completely inland climate.

If you drive about three hours east, you'll reach humid and damp Houston, where it really rains often.

When hurricanes approach or tropical depressions pass through, an umbrella is of no use.

But San Antonio is different. This area is less influenced by the Gulf of Mexico than the Atlantic, and it's accustomed to hot winds rather than sea breezes, making the weather quite unpredictable.

The most confusing part is that even when rain is forecasted, it often just ends up being cloudy.

There are also times when there is nearly a month of 'zero' precipitation. Then, when it finally pours, the roads quickly turn into rivers, and the drainage system can't keep up, transforming the streets into streams. Especially in the outskirts, it takes a long time for the water to drain, so you might find yourself suddenly submerged while driving.

However, even this doesn't happen very often. The real issue is the days when it doesn't rain.

In the heart of summer, from July to August, there are often weeks of drought, and the lawns start to turn yellow while the trees in urban parks visibly suffer.

Still, the sky in San Antonio is beautiful. On clear days, the bright blue sky stretches out with not a cloud in sight.

But that also means the UV rays are strong. So in the summer, it's essential to always carry sunscreen and a water bottle when going out.

Short sleeves, shorts, and sandals are a must, and if you stay outside for long without a hat, you can quickly get a headache or feel dizzy.

The 'extremes' of San Antonio's weather can be surprising at first, but over time, you gradually adapt.

When it doesn't rain, planning becomes easier, and when it does, you realize how precious nature is.

Installing a sprinkler on the lawn in front of the house is essential. When it doesn't rain for weeks in the summer, that's the only option.

San Antonio is undoubtedly hot, dry, and sometimes experiences extreme rain, but this combination of weather creates the city's unique charm.

It's not as humid as Houston, nor as extremely dry as El Paso, striking a balance somewhere in between.

Perhaps that's why, when the sun sets and a cool breeze starts to blow, I think this is a pretty nice city to live in.

Summer days in San Antonio are always hot, but somehow, you grow fond of it.

Having a house with a pool would make it even more endearing.