Every place has its drawbacks. We lived in Benicia, California for 11 years and heard thunder 3 times! Otherwise the rain just gently dripped down. The cool even weather was not at all worth missing out on our Texas thunder storms, heat lighting and spectacular sky fireworks. When the triple digits come we're blessed to be able to go indoors and stay comfortable - and that's only 2 months a year. For 10 months our Texas weather is the best around, particular when it rains.