Comments on: Does Weather Influence Spending?

By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:40:28 +0000

There’s definitely something to this. When winter is around and you’re bored, you get in the car and go to…the mall! Or to…the movies! Every now and then we’ll just get in the car and go for a drive, but usually we go somewhere and spend money.

Anything to avoid cabin fever.

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By: Ryan from Going Carless

Ryan from Going Carless — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:40:12 +0000

I know the weather definitely affects my spending. I get around by bicycle. So on really cold, rainy, or even hot days I don’t want to be riding to the store if I don’t have to. I try to consolidate my necessary trips into one and cut out all other trips.

By: financePHI

financePHI — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:04:40 +0000

I thought people usually save for a rainy day, not ON a rainy day.

Interesting article, thanks for this.

By: New-Dad-Blog

New-Dad-Blog — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:46:20 +0000

I used to work in the motorcycle industry and we lived and died by the weather. Out here in the midwest, espcially after a nasty winter, people get “cabin fever” and just want to get out the first time it is warm.

I could care less. If I need something and it’s -10 out I’m going. I also would put off shopping indoors if the weather is nice.

By: Steven@hundredgoals.com

Steven@hundredgoals.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:21:56 +0000

I find myself going to the store when I’m bored. I don’t even need to have a purchase in mind, I just go to get out of the house and be around people. Usually I’ll pick up a small item that will come in handy, I don’t usually find myself purchasing a lot of things I don’t need anymore. Good post.

By: EpicView

EpicView — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:11:49 +0000

“. . .I watched people scurrying into a Target store, dodging heavy raindrops all the way.” – and none of them picked up an umbrella? Too funny! I remember when the West Coast was hit with a huge blackout about ten years back. I went to the hardware store the next day and saw a line of people returning . . . flashlights. What are they going to do the NEXT time they lose electricity?

By: tammy

tammy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:12:06 +0000

We have a Totally Free Market here in Richmond the last Saturday of each month. I look forward to it but won’t go unless the weather is nice! So even my “free shopping” is influenced by weather!
When it’s raining, cold or both, the last thing I want to do is go anywhere. Actually, that dynamic encourages a lot of “make do” attitude I apply to everything from mailing envelopes (I make my own from cereal boxes) to what I make for meals (invent a new casserole with items on hand). I’ve found all sorts of double uses for nearly everything just because I do not want to leave the house!

By: Justin low

Justin low — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:05:05 +0000

Smart post. Yes the weather indeed affects the pattern of our spending. Because for every weather changes the necessities varies as well. Thin and skimpy clothes for summer and then thick furred coats during the winter. Stuffs like that. Food cravings of people change as well. So yeah, the weather pretty much affects the way we spend our money.

By: Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet

Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:48:28 +0000

When I worked in fast food I definitely noticed that weather impacted sales. When it was nice out side we would be packed all day long. Especially if it was the first nice day in a while.