Iowa weather lacks popularity amongst students and residents alike. As many students mention, it lacks predictability and has all four seasons at drastic temperatures. Students will find that until winter break, they will need shorts, T-shirts, pants, jackets, sweatshirts, sandals, tennis shoes, and possibly boots and a winter coat. After break, they can probably get by without shorts, but need more winter clothes to get them through the season. Students need clothes for both cold and hot weather, including winter coats, umbrellas, and possibly boots. Jackets just don’t cut it in the winter.
The highlight of Iowa State is not its weather. If a nice climate is an important factor in your choice of school, you may think of going elsewhere. The campus is beautiful, though, and there are some gorgeous days mixed in with the rain, snow, and humidity. The fall and spring especially can be nice before they get too cold or too hot. Overall, the weather is temperamental.
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Weather at Iowa State University
dharv
Graphic Design '13
2.7
C+
Well, It's Iowa Weather
You know what you are getting yourself into when you come to Iowa to go to school. Wind, rain, wind-rain, and other terrible combinations.
May 11, 2012
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akhounlo
Biology and Biological Sciences '14
3.8
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Seasonal Weather
The school is located in the midwest so the season changes year round. Weather is not too bad, but the winters can get a little messy. Classes don't get cancelled often and it can be bad when walking from class to class on snowy and icy sidewalks. Overall, the weather hear is usually fair.
May 06, 2012
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mattnel
Management Information Systems '14
3.8
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Depends on the Season
Summer/beginning of the year is hot but enjoyable. Fall is Beautiful! Winter can get pretty cold. Spring is the most beautiful and enjoyable time on campus. The weather is perfect at this time!
Mar 10, 2012
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