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Weather Grades:
Quick Stats
Average Precipitation
- Fall - 7.2 in.
- Spring - 7.8 in.
- Summer - 12.4 in.
- Winter - 21.5 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 56°F
- Spring - 50°F
- Summer - 73°F
- Winter - 29°F
College Prowler Take
Gorgeous days aren’t unheard of, but really, really crummy days aren’t, either. Saying that the weather varies widely is, if anything, an understatement. The past couple winters have had snowfalls that ranged from nine inches to 63 inches in all, although 20 to 30 is more typical. Of course, whenever it snows, Fummers make sleds out of dining hall trays and cavort down Buchanan Hill with the local children for fun!
There are a lot of really nice days in the spring and fall. And when that happens, F&M students take advantage of it by sitting out in the sunshine and playing Frisbee. The campus itself is gorgeous year-round, whatever the weather might be.
Students Speak Out
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F&MMS says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 Business  |
The weather is cold in the winter...
The weather is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The smell of good old Lancaster County is present often. I'm from Pennsylvania, so the weather was the same as home for me.
Weather: March 06, 2009
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F&MCS says: Franklin & Marshall College 2016 Other |
Bring an umbrella to Franklin &...
Bring an umbrella to Franklin & Marshall—it rains a lot. Winters are cold, windy, and snowy. The woods are a nice place to go for the summer and spring.
Weather: March 05, 2009
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F&MJS says: Franklin & Marshall College 2013 History |
Winters are miserable. They are...
Winters are miserable. They are usually bitter cold and gray, though not with a lot of snow. Early fall and spring are very welcoming. Bring your whole wardrobe.
Weather: March 05, 2009
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F&MTB says: Franklin & Marshall College 2014 Business |
It is typical Northeast weather....
It is typical Northeast weather. Be prepared for all four seasons. I highly suggest a pair of rain boots. Uggs just won't cut it in the rain or slush.
Weather: March 05, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Plan for a mix of cold winters and...
Plan for a mix of cold winters and hot summers, but really the weather’s actually very pleasant! |
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