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After a month or two in Harrisonburg, students have experienced a spectrum of weather, from the chilly to the muggy. Although Harrisonburg does receive all four seasons, students agree that the key to beating the random array of weather in the ‘Burg is variety. The Shenandoah Valley is one place where you can get away with having a drawer full of both sweaters and tank tops at any time of year. In addition, students advise you wear lots of layers. Also, the wind around town is nothing less than obnoxiously gusty, so bring a good windbreaker with a drawstring hood.
At JMU, the weather is extremely unreliable. To be prepared, pack like you’re going on vacation and you don’t know which country you’ll end up in. For those sporadic summery spells in the midst of winter, have a couple of tank tops or a pair of cargo shorts. For those artic blasts that may occur between spring rains and blooming flowers, keep a couple sweaters, a hat, and some gloves close by. Keep in mind that it’s not unlikely in Harrisonburg to see temperatures ranging from the 20s to the 70s in the same seven days. Another important note: if Weather.com predicts a 10 percent chance of rain or more, bring your umbrella. The percentage doesn’t mean anything; it just means rain.
LOKNESS
'14
Communications
SO UNPREDICTABLE
Seriously, bring some serious winter gear, and a rain jacket, and boots, and a scarf, but wear layers. Also, it can be 30 degrees at 10am, 70 degrees and sunny at 2pm, and 20 degress and snowing at 7pm.
Feb 09, 2012
jmu
'15
Geology and Earth Science
FREEZING
In the beginning of school its so hot your skin could melt off and in the winter you will freeze to death.
Jan 24, 2012
JMadDuke
'12
Public Relations
Gorgeous Weather
The weather isn't too cold in the winter, but cold enough that there is skiing close by at Massannutten and occasional snow days where classes are cancelled. It doesn't get cold until late November and starts warming up again in early March. Sundresses can be worn 75% of your time at JMU. It does rain quite a bit so be sure to pack your umbrella and rain jacket.
Dec 27, 2011
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