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Don’t be fooled by the statistics, it’s hot! In the summer, the temperature can creep into the 120s. The glue that holds my rear view mirror together is slowly melting as I write this. Climbing into a car that’s been baking in the sun for any time at all can feel like burning alive; but it’s a “dry heat.” However, Mother Nature is not without her sense of justice. The falls and winters in Tempe are absolutely beautiful. There is very little humidity in central Arizona, and the extreme heat, in at least one man’s opinion, is preferable to much cooler climates with high humidity. Even in winter, the weather is more refreshing then it is bitter cold.

If you’re wondering what to pack, bring all your summer clothes, and then go buy some more! You should also bring your warm clothes, because nights and early mornings in winter can be chilly. Also, we are near plenty of great cold places to go skiing and snowboarding or just beautiful places to visit such as Colorado, Northern Arizona, and California. Road-tripping to the chilly surroundings is not uncommon. At ASU, the temperature sometimes falls below 40 degrees in the early morning and late at night, but the sun is almost always shining and the sky is blue. Many students wear shorts and T-shirts on campus even when the weather is as cold as it ever gets. A heavy coat is all the coldest days of winter require. No furs or parkas necessary. The good thing is that everything here is air-conditioned; it’s not even a question when you’re looking for an apartment or house. The summer months are a small price to pay compared to the rest of the year here. Phoenix’s weather definitely scores major points with most students.

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Nagoshi

Art Studies '15

4.2

A-

In the End, It's Still a Desert

Personally, I love the weather here. It's mild or cool most of the school year. But let's face it, as nice as the winters are, it's still a desert. Walking to class with 120 degree wether is never fun.

May 16, 2012

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amberbrown14

Non-Profit and Public Management '15

3.5

B

Weather

The weather is really nice during the Spring semester but once it gets to be about May it starts to warm up. During Fall semester it is very warm all of August and most of September.

May 10, 2012

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danielleJSargent

Journalism '13

3.8

B+

Sunny

It sucks that it RARELY rains, but the winter and spring are beautiful. Summer is just HOTTTT. Id rather live somewhere where it rains!

May 01, 2012

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