Was it one of these breed calculators?
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/which-breed-is-right-for-me.aspx
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/chick_selector.html
Where are you located, at least the country? That could help direct my answer. If you modify your profile to show that then that info is always available. That basic info comes in handy for so many different reasons than just climate.
While breeds can have tendencies I find that individual...