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Florida is called the Sunshine State for a reason. Even in the winter, the temperatures have been know to get as high as 70°F, and the coldest low on record is 2 below zero, but that hasn’t occurred since 1899. The general opinion around campus is that, on average, the weather is great. The dead of summer can get extremely hot and humid, so when considering on living arrangements, make sure the place has a working air conditioner. The locals will grudgingly admit that winters here aren’t too bad. Heavy coats aren’t needed, except in rare occasions. Most students can get by with a couple of sweaters.

Weather in Tallahassee is usually predictable, which makes it easy to prepare before you come to school. Spring and fall are the best times of year because the temperatures are bearable. Summer can be nice, but the warmer temperatures can take some getting used to. It does have its advantages, however, like more time to spend at the beach or the FSU Reservation soaking up rays and admiring the local fauna. On the down side, all this beautiful weather can make it difficult to stay indoors studying. Sometimes, you have to make tough decisions.

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fastp1tch6

Criminology '14

4.6

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Hot Hot Hot

The weather here is normally hot in the summer and spring. Very hot over the summer, but during the summer it gets pretty cool. I grew up in Florida, but it gets pretty cold in Tallahassee. I don't tolerate the cold very well. Most students think that it doesn't get too cold in Tallahassee.

May 25, 2012

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scass

History '15

3.8

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Typical Florida Weather

During the summer, it gets very humid and hot. It also rains more during the summertime. There are a few weeks between the sticky summer and the dry winter in both spring and autumn, but they are very pleasant. IWhen it rains, it only pours for fifteen minutes before letting up, making it easy to get to class if planned right. Rain boots are recommended as a necessity and popular fashion trend.

May 18, 2012

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EricJonesFSU2011

Political Science and Government '15

2.3

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Bipolar

The weather in Northwest Florida is completely bipolar. My hometown is actually only an hour away, so I know from experience. It's because we are in Florida, but not south enough to have completely warm weather, and we are close enough to Georgia and Alabama to get some of the cooler weather. It can shift from being warm to freezing cold within a week. So, you just have to be ready to dress for any type of weather.

May 05, 2012

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