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Weather Grades:
Quick StatsAverage Precipitation
- Fall - 3.94 in.
- Spring - 3.54 in.
- Summer - 3.68 in.
- Winter - 3.07 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 56°F
- Spring - 52°F
- Summer - 76°F
- Winter - 33°F
College Prowler Take
The weather is cold, but not impossible. The snow is very beautiful when it gets as cold as it does in Hamilton, but it does not keep the students from enjoying their stay at the University. It is true, though, that once the snow starts to fall in October, it will not leave the campus for after six months, in April. Because of this long winter, mild depression can set in, and one should stay active and busy, in order to avoid getting stuck in a rut. Bring lots of clothing with which to layer, because the walk to an early class can be bitterly cold with the wind, but professors may keep classrooms toasty. Down comforters and electric and fleece blankets are great ways to keep warm on a cold winter’s night. Students sport NorthFace fleeces and Columbia ski jackets in addition to the classic pea coats from J.Crew and Banana Republic, equally popular. However, when the sun starts to shine and the snow starts to melt, mini-skirts and sunbathing are just around the corner, even if it is only 60 degrees outside. It is incredibly cold during the winter, but students do not find that it hampers their activities, or reduces their enjoyment of the school. Students Speak Out
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chernbabychern says:  |
Campus Safety has to patrol the...
Campus Safety has to patrol the Persson steps in the winter to make sure drunk people don't pass out and die of hypothermia. I think this speaks for itself.
Weather: December 15, 2008
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Anonymous says: |
It gets cold—really, really cold....
It gets cold—really, really cold. Bring a nice, heavy coat, and you are all set. |
Anonymous says: |
Hmm, a parka? Yeah, winter goes...
Hmm, a parka? Yeah, winter goes from about October until late April, but you’ll never appreciate the sun more when it comes out for the first time. The icy winters just make spring and summer that much better! |
Anonymous says: |
The weather at first is beautiful...
The weather at first is beautiful and perfect, then chilly and artic for five months, then it is still too cold, becoming almost decent, then beautiful, and then the school year ends. It is easy to say you will learn that you can actually fall into a snow bank and disappear. Be prepared to miss the sun, too. Coming from a city where the sun is out 300 days a year, Colgate is one hell of a shock to a person not prepared. |
Anonymous says: |
Bring lots of cold weather gear,...
Bring lots of cold weather gear, comfortable pajamas that you can wear while you stroll the halls or attend class, shoes that aren’t hard to put on, waterproof coats that are nice and warm, and two pairs of sneakers, so that you can actually wear clean shoes in the gym. Jeans, T-shirts, and sweaters will be your friend. Bring anything that stays clean easily and you don’t mind wearing for more than a week. Of course, bring the nice duds, too, when you want to be a big pimp at the party. Dress nice on occasion, and hell, bring a suit, too, because you never know when you have to look nice at a formal. |
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