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Weather

Quick Stats

Temperature Averages Spring – High: 55 °F
Spring – Low: 34 °F
Summer – High: 78 °F
Summer – Low: 56 °F
Fall – High: 59 °F
Fall – Low: 40 °F
Winter – High: 34 °F
Winter – Low: 18 °F
Precipitation Averages Spring: 3.04 in.
Summer: 3.82 in.
Fall: 3.42 in.
Winter: 2.18 in.
What to Pack
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Rain boots
  • Raincoat
  • Umbrella
  • Winter coat

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During the cold spell from November to about March, many students at Ithaca College become frustrated with extreme coldness and lack of sunshine. It is a drastic change from the sunny 80-degree weather they first encountered in August when they moved in. The beginning and end of the semesters are some of the happiest for IC students who love to lay out in the grass fields or play a game of Frisbee in the Academic Quad. When the warm months roll around, the beautiful fountains are turned on, and you can find many students eating lunch or relaxing by them. When the summer heat is pervasive, you will also find students flocking to the gorgeous gorges around the area. 

If you aren't from Upstate New York, the weather might be a complete shocker. The temperature frequently gets below zero in the dead of winter, and with the wind, can account for a deadly concoction of agony. Additionally, if it isn't snowing out, then it might be raining consistently for a good two weeks straight. Some necessities on campus are rain boots and a very warm winter coat followed by gloves and a hat. Fortunately, with all of the stairs and hills at IC, some students warm up while walking to the dining halls or class, and then the weather doesn't seem so bad. It's safe to say that at IC, you should really take advantage of the weather right when you arrive and also at the end of the semester because—if not—the snow and rain might seriously get you down during winter.

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Weather at Ithaca College

Chant

Business Administration and Management '15

2.7
C+

Cold

Cold in the winter and warm and beautiful in the spring. Lots of snow.

May 05, 2012

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benf9232012

Business Management '15

3.5
B

Classic up-State New York Weather

It's New York to begin with so Winter can be rough. It's Up-State and encounters Lake Effect, bringing the temperature down and increasing the frequency of Rain. This Winter (2011-2012) was one of the warmest recorded - so weather is hard to judge consistently. I'd say be prepared for the Cold but also have some shorts as it can be warm.

Apr 30, 2012

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rmccurry

Speech Language Pathology '15

1.9
C-

Bipolar

if you go to Ithaca College, you will most likely hear the statement "this weather is bipolar" because it seriously is. it is mainly gray skies and rain

Mar 25, 2012

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User rating for Ithaca College - Weather is 3.5 out of 5 based on 35 user reviews.

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