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Comparable Schools'
Weather Grades:
Quick StatsAverage Precipitation
- Fall - 8.5 in.
- Spring - 7.3 in.
- Summer - 11.3 in.
- Winter - 9.9 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 46°F
- Spring - 45°F
- Summer - 70°F
- Winter - 20°F
College Prowler Take
You know it’s cold when the mercury leaps into the low teens and students can’t stop chatting about the warm temperatures. Don’t get the wrong impression—there is beautiful weather to be found at Middlebury, it’s just that it only lasts for about two months of the time you’ll spend here: September and May. If you stay over a summer, you can look forward to the smell of cow manure permeating the hot air and otherwise sunny climate. Fall and spring are pleasantly mild but quickly transition into the cold winters that students know best. It can be difficult to dress accordingly for the varying temperatures, between walking to class in the frigid winter wind and then sitting in overheated classrooms—so make sure you wear layers. Over time, everyone grows accustomed to the sub-arctic feel of Middlebury. Everyone simply layers their clothing and looks at the sex-appeal of long underwear in a different light, while ski and snowboard gurus enjoy the blustery storms that dump several feet of fresh powder onto the Green Mountains every winter season. Sledding and snowshoeing become popular activities as students adapt, and you learn to make the most out of the winter. If cold and snow are definitely not for you, however, you may want to cross Middlebury off your list. Students Speak Out
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Bring any type of clothing,...
Bring any type of clothing, because you will need it all. In September, when school starts, and in May when it ends, it is really warm—even borderline hot. At this point, shorts and a T-shirt are usually worn. However, in January and during the winter, the temperature can get down to minus 15 degrees, and you will want to bundle up as much as is humanly possible. The in-between times are what you would expect during the transition from one extreme to the other. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s cold. Bring layers, since...
It’s cold. Bring layers, since it’s usually freezing outside and overheated inside. A good winter coat is essential. |
Anonymous says: |
Vermont is cold! Be prepared:...
Vermont is cold! Be prepared: bring warm coats, hats, gloves, and ski goggles just for walking to class. But as soon as the temperature cracks 40 degrees, be prepared to break out the shorts! There can be a lot of snow during the winter, but as you will learn, there are days when it is too cold to snow. There are a lot of days like that, in fact. September and May are gorgeous months that make up for the six months of winter. |
Anonymous says: |
Be prepared for a beautiful, yet...
Be prepared for a beautiful, yet freezing, winter wonderland. It does get pretty nasty up here sometimes, but we all just bundle up and suffer through it together. It was novel for the first two years, but after that I was ready for a warmer climate! It’s great if you love the snow, and there is more than enough stuff to do outdoors. |
Anonymous says: |
During the spring and summer...
During the spring and summer months there is no place more beautiful than Middlebury. However, in the winter, it is absolutely freezing from about December to April. You definitely need to bring sensible clothing—fleeces, sweaters, hats, coats, and even long underwear. |
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