California State University - Northridge - Weather

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Living in Southern California, you can pretty much expect two seasons: cold/rainy and hot/windy. Pack all the typical clothes, but leave any earmuffs, gloves, and any other heavy-duty snow gear at home. During winter, the typical student wears jeans, a shirt, and a jacket (beanies and scarves are optional). The summer is what you really have to watch out for, because summer days get super hot, and all you need to wear is shorts, tank top, flip-flops, and sunglasses. Luckily, the dorms have central air conditioning, which circulates cold air throughout the entire apartment. Most students head out to the beach when this weather hits. Good places to check out are Venice Beach, Ocean Park, Malibu, and Dockweiler Beach (the only beach with bonfire pits). A good rule of thumb for weather is that when it is overcast inland weather, it will be a clear day at the beach.

But watch out for “June gloom,” which causes overcast days. In the fall you can expect to experience the warm, strong Santa Ana (allergies can really pick up at this time.) Don’t be surprised if you hear about the chaparral fires which periodically sweep through the San Fernando Valley. Another common term you might hear is “earthquake weather,” which is characterized by sporadic, extreme shifts in weather from hot to cold. Although some people believe this type of weather will cause earthquakes, there is no actually proof that it does. Earthquakes, however, are a common occurrence. You might feel one or two earthquakes a year, and they will most likely be little ones what some people call “shake and bakes,” but there isn’t anything to worry about. Just remember that door openings are the safest places to stand, and hope that your computer is in a safe place.

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CSUNH says: California State University - Northridge 2014 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

It is typical California weather... It is typical California weather in Northridge. Expect to sweat a lot as you're trekking across campus for an afternoon class. 12345 Weather: March 17, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Most of the year, it is very hot.... Most of the year, it is very hot. We don’t ever go through a transition. It goes from hot summer days, to cold, rainy days. Either temperatures in the 100s or in the 50s or 60s. If you like warm weather, this is a great place to come. It does get windy at times, which is not very fun, especially if your means of transportation is a bike. Bring lots of shorts, skirts, tank tops, a few jackets, and pants. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather here is good. It can... The weather here is good. It can get really windy, really cold, and really hot, but most of the time, it’s nice . . . it’s California, darn it. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

We have all types of fair weather... We have all types of fair weather here, but it’s mostly warm. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

I’m from Minnesota, and the... I’m from Minnesota, and the weather in LA is really nice compared to there. 12345 Weather Report

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