Comparable Schools'
Weather Grades:
Quick Stats
Average Precipitation
- Fall - 3.4 in.
- Spring - 4.1 in.
- Summer - 4.6 in.
- Winter - 2.7 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 55°F
- Spring - 52°F
- Summer - 74°F
- Winter - 28°F
College Prowler Take
No other feature of Indiana quite compares to the strangeness and unpredictability of the weather that hits the area. Students can go from Slip n’ Slides in Bowman Park on Saturday to drinking hot cocoa in jackets on the way to class on Monday.
Move-in day is inevitably the hottest day of the year, and with most sorority houses not being air conditioned, the bare minimum of apparel is the status quo. As the year progresses, an Magic Eight Ball is about as reliable as a meteorologist in predicting what the next day’s weather will be. Layers are one’s best bet until November when the weather gets cold and stays cold for a long time. Luckily when this weather hits, the walks are not long—just far enough to showcase that latest pair of Uggs or new furry fashion jacket. Seasonal clothing takes on a whole new meaning in Indiana. The well-prepared student, however, has a good umbrella, a fair collection of spring skirts or shorts, an always-trustworthy North Face fleece, and enough sweatshirt hoodies to balance chilly days. As long as you’re properly outfitted you can be out to enjoy the beautiful fall colors the area takes on, and anything else Hoosier weather could hurl your way.
Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Indiana experiences all of the...
Indiana experiences all of the seasons to their extremity. It is extraordinarily hot in the summers, and extremely cold in the winters. Bring clothes for all occasions. |
Anonymous says: |
It is very seasonal: incredibly...
It is very seasonal: incredibly hot in the summer and incredibly bitter cold in the winter. Spring and fall are nice. |
Anonymous says: |
Indiana weather varies; it’s...
Indiana weather varies; it’s pretty hot in the spring and late summer, perfect in the fall, and it can get pretty frigid in the winter. |
Anonymous says: |
Make sure to bring tons of winter...
Make sure to bring tons of winter stuff because winters are long in the Midwest. |
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