If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, you’ve known for a while that winter is coming. And as you’re no doubt aware, given the release of the trailer for season seven, winter is finally here.

Coincidentally, the trailer drops at a time when winter is most definitely not here for many areas of the United States. Some regions are currently seeing triple digit heat with no end in sight. For a lot of people, that would put them off even thinking about calling these places home. However, if the unforgiving winter of Westeros has you suddenly wanting to flee the White Walkers for warmer weather, consider these five neighborhoods where winter isn’t just not coming, it pretty much never does. 

Downtown Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

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It’s so hot in Phoenix right now that flights are being canceled over concerns about how the heat would affect air travel. Does that sound appealing (for some reason)? Then head directly to Downtown Phoenix, where local temperatures are peaking. It might be a manageable 94 degrees in Arcadia or 97 degrees in Camelback East Village, but it’s a blistering 107 degrees downtown.

Valley Center - San Diego, CA

All things considered, it’s not that hot in San Diego at the moment. The thing is, it really never gets cold there. San Diego temperatures basically exist in the 60-90 degree range and rarely leave that comfort zone. In fact, it hasn’t snowed there since 1967. If you want to be extra sure that White Walkers never come knocking on your door, consider Valley Center in North San Diego County. It’s rural but the warm-summer Mediterranean climate will keep you warm all year long.

South Gate - Los Angeles, CA

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Statistically-speaking, Los Angeles has the most "pleasant" weather in the nation. Roughly 183 days a year, the city’s mean temperature is between 55 and 75 degrees. Rainfall is minimal and snowfall is practically nonexistent. If you’re looking to maximize the heat, there’s something about South Gate that draws the sun’s warmth. Located seven miles southeast of Downtown Los Angeles, you’re far enough away from the ocean breeze, which kicks temps up a few degrees. 

Coral Gables - Miami, FL

Obviously, if you’re looking for a place where it’s hot all year long and never sees a snowflake, you’ll have to consider Miami. If you do, consider zeroing in on Coral Gables, a city right outside of Miami that is often a few degrees above the average. They basically average 90 degrees from June to August and average a summer low in the high-70s. Being slightly away from the water helps put it over the edge compared to its beach neighbors.

University Park - Dallas, TX

Dallas is one of the hottest cities in America, averaging 17 days at 100 degrees or higher every year. Exactly where things are the hottest is up for debate, but you probably can’t go wrong with University Park, the inner northern suburb of the big city. You’re looking at 90s pretty much all summer long and you shouldn’t expect things to cool down much past 70 at night.

You might pledge allegiance to the King in the North but that doesn’t mean you can’t head south to stay warm while you wait for season seven to get here.