If I had to sum up Atlanta's weather in one sentence, I would say, "Summer is really hot, and winter feels more like winter than you'd expect."

Summer is hot and humid, while winter is relatively mild for the southern United States.

However, Atlanta is situated over 300 meters above sea level, giving it a slightly different feel compared to Florida or other southern coastal cities.

The real issue is summer. From June to August, it's common for daytime temperatures to soar well above 30 degrees Celsius. But what makes it tough for people is the humidity.

When you step outside, the hot air clings to your body. Anyone who has experienced a summer in Korea would likely think, "Ah, I know this feeling."

Interestingly, indoors is a different story. True to the southern U.S. style, air conditioning is cranked up really high. After wiping sweat outside, stepping into a restaurant or grocery store can suddenly make your arms feel cool.

So even in the height of summer, keeping a light long-sleeve shirt in the car can surprisingly come in handy.

In the summer afternoons, the sky can suddenly darken, with thunder and lightning followed by heavy rain. Just moments ago, it was clear, and then suddenly a downpour occurs. After about an hour, it can quiet down as if nothing happened. Living in Atlanta for a long time makes you accustomed to such unpredictability.

Winter is quite comfortable compared to northern cities. Many days have temperatures above freezing, and it's not a place where you battle snow for months like in Chicago.

However, what's truly frightening in Atlanta isn't a lot of snow, but rather the little bit that falls.

The famous Atlanta Snowjam of 2014 is still talked about today.

Due to snow and ice, roads became congested, and people were stuck on highways for hours, even abandoning their cars to walk.

Someone from the north might say, "Is this really all the snow?"

But cities that frequently get snow are prepared differently than those that don't. Especially in Atlanta, with its many hills, driving can be quite challenging when the roads freeze.

So when snow is in the forecast, there's a running joke that people rush to the grocery store to buy milk and bread.

If I had to choose my favorite season in Atlanta's weather, it would be spring and fall.

In spring, the entire city suddenly turns green. Flowers bloom, and new leaves sprout on trees, making you think, "Was this city always this beautiful?" However, there's a time when pollen is overwhelming, turning spring into a season of sneezing for those with allergies rather than a romantic time.

Fall is also lovely. Especially from late October to early November, the temperatures cool down, and the fall foliage makes driving around feel uplifting.

Ultimately, Atlanta's weather is not perfect.

It's hot and humid in summer, thunderstorms can occur in the afternoons, tornado warnings can pop up in spring, and sometimes the entire city gets tense over a bit of snow in winter.

Still, the clear four seasons and the ability to avoid harsh winters seem to be the charm of Atlanta's climate.

After living here for a few years, your habits regarding weather forecasts change a bit.

In summer, instead of asking, "What's the temperature today?" you first check, "Is it going to rain this afternoon?" And in winter, when you see a snowflake icon, you start thinking, "Will it be okay to drive tomorrow morning?"

Adapting your life to the weather is one of the joys of living in Atlanta.