Geneva College - Weather

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There are few places with worse weather than Beaver Falls. Students joke about never seeing a blue sky, but there is some truth to it. Blue skies are rare. Overcast and cloudy is a daily ritual. Another common occurrence at Geneva is rain. Whether the temperature is 35 or 75 degrees, there are few weeks that go by without rain. When it isn’t raining, it’s snowing. Winters are usually cold and long. Sometimes, the shorts do not come out until the last three weeks of spring semester. Another common problem in the winter is the wind. The constant whirling, bustling wind makes it difficult to manage an umbrella in the rain.

There are spurts of sunshine here and there, primarily the last weeks of August and into September, but when the cold comes, it comes fast. An umbrella and raincoat are a must. Columbia or North Face offer the perfect combination of wind and rain protection and addable zip-in warmth when the snow falls. These conditions often lead to seasonal depression in many students during the end of the fall semester and the beginning of the spring semester. Thankfully, good friends can usually cure blustery days.

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Students Speak Out

kbbrown46 says: Geneva College 2009 Communication and Journalism

The weather in Beaver Falls really... The weather in Beaver Falls really isn't that bad. Most people complain about it, but it doesn't get too hot in the summer —low humidity is a plus—and the winters are pretty cold—about what you would expect being 2 hours from Lake Erie—but not extreme. Fall and spring are gorgeous. Overall, it is pretty bearable! 12345 Weather: April 12, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

The weather is cold and miserable... The weather is cold and miserable all winter and brightens up at the beginning and end. Typical Northeast—lots of rain and gray. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Here in Western Pennsylvania, the... Here in Western Pennsylvania, the weather is extreme. One day it will be warm and rainy, and the next day it will be freezing and sunny. I would bring every type of clothing you own—and don’t forget your umbrella. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Make sure you bring an umbrella.... Make sure you bring an umbrella. It seems to rain at least once a week, if not more. The beginning of school in the fall it is usually hot and muggy. The winter months are usually cold and snowy, but lately there hasn’t been much snow. Spring varies each year. My freshman year, I was wearing shorts by March, but last year, I was wearing sweaters until the last day of classes. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Bring a raincoat or umbrella. It... Bring a raincoat or umbrella. It rains a lot in Beaver Falls. Other than that, the temperature starts at about 60 to 70 in September and falls to 20, 30, or 40 in the winter and then slowly creeps back up to the 60s by the time you’re ready to head home for the summer. 12345 Weather Report

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