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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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nikkinorton

'14

Health Care

5.0

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Shivering? or Sweating?

My choice would be sweating. I recently came from a campus with snow. I must say it is so much more enjoyable to be able to walk to class without my head ducked and my whole body layered with clothes. Arizona does get very hot, but it only stays hot for about 3 out of the 9 months we attend school. It effects us because of how uncomfortable you get, but the campus is pretty well shaded so it isn't that horrible.

Jan 18, 2012

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rncruz

'15

Business Management

3.8

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Hot!

short shorts and tank tops! Its mostly hot or warm I love it except in the summer around august-october Its on fire but the rest of the year pretty nice weather.

Jan 17, 2012

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vero665

'13

Microbiology

2.7

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Summer Is Awful

The weather is nice, sometimes even cold, for about half the calendar year (october to march). But the rest of the year comes with varying degrees of hot and hotter. Avoid summer school at all costs, the temperature is insane (100+), and the Tempe campus is big enough to make you regret all the walking outdoors.

Jan 17, 2012

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