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D.C. weather tends to be slightly unpredictable—hot, humid summers and cool winters with some snow, with springs that can either be very warm or freezing. AU students’ reactions to the weather depend on what they’re accustomed to, but most say that they like the mild winters and long falls.

Students should bring a wide range of clothes for the varied climate. Umbrellas are a must. In the winter, expect to wear a heavy winter jacket one day, and a light windbreaker the next. With the exception of 2010, D.C. does not usually get huge amounts of snow. Some winter days can feel like spring. As long as you build up a tolerance for some rain and unpredictable weather, you should have no problem exploring the city and sightseeing.

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km8621a

Mathematics & Statistics '13

4.2

A-

Lovely Weather, Unless You Love the Humidity

The weather is actually really nice, but allergy levels are high in the spring and the humidity sometimes makes walking outside and heading to class or around DC almost unbearable.

May 17, 2012

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student012

Film and Video Studies '15

2.3

C

Tempramental Weather

Though the is not as extreme as other places, the weather does sometimes change greatly from day to day. One day it can be very cold and the next very hot or raining non stop.

May 14, 2012

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mavis0720

International Studies '16

3.5

B

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It's in DC, so the weather fluctuates by season. As a Southerner, I find it a little cold, but for most people it shouldn't be a problem. It's cold in the winter, but not excessively compared to many Northeastern schools and the spring is beautiful, especially the cherry blosson festival.

May 03, 2012

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