Yeah, I was trying to think of another area in the US that might be more like Melbourne, but the geography is so different I'm not sure there is one? The combination of subtropical latitude and proximity to the stormy Southern Ocean is quite different from anywhere in the US. Where I grew up in New Mexico is probably close temperature-wise, but we got much less rain.

Glad to know it's a dry heat! I like that. :D I have no tolerance for high humidity, but I can deal with heat when it's dry.

I'm pretty excited about the prospect of living there a few years! My Skype interview is tomorrow. :D