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State College is notorious for some weird weather. Don’t ever get too comfortable with a climate because chances are, it will change tomorrow. Sub-freezing temperatures in April? All that means is a warm and sunny day is on the horizon. It snows a lot in winter, but it rarely accumulates. It will snow and flurry just enough to make the roads wet and inconvenient, but never enough to get a snow day. Winter can be a very frustrating time in Happy Valley.

Spring and autumn are particularly beautiful in Central Pennsylvania. The entire region is surrounded by forests and mountains, and there is a lot of open country if you appreciate natural landscapes. During the summer, if you’re still around, it can get very hot—upwards of 90 degrees, with high humidity. This huge variation in climate means that you’ll want to be prepared for every type of weather. While climate might not be a make-or-break factor in choosing a college, it’s definitely a something to consider—especially when you’re packing or buying clothes to accommodate sub-zero to sub-tropical temperatures.

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Weather at Penn State

nxs5192

'13

Criminal Justice and Corrections

4.2

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Weather

The weather in Northeastern Pa is bizarre at times. It could be sunny, rain, and snow all in one day. But for the most part campus is pretty cold because the campus is located in the woods. We also have a problem with flash floods in the area but not specifically on campus. During the summer and the weather is beautiful, students will be playing sports on the fields or reading books in the grass.

Feb 06, 2012

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Weather at Penn State

christelle0227

'15

Finance

2.3

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Winter

it gets very cold and sometimes the heat is not on

Jan 13, 2012

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Weather at Penn State

ggs5040

'14

Hotel and Resort Management

2.3

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Changes in Weather

The weather changes all the time. In the summer its great, always warm and sunny! However, Fall through Spring is a whole different story. It could be freezing one day in the middle of fall and hot the next day. Winters here are pretty harsh, lots of snow and super cold temps. Walking to class in the snow is never fun but once its gone the walk to class is beautiful.

Jan 05, 2012

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The HUB Lawn

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The HUB Lawn On warm fall and spring afternoons, students gather on the HUB lawn to relax, play games, and sunbathe with friends. In this photo, students are celebrating the warm late-March weather by playing Frisbee.

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Campus Housing: East Halls

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Campus Housing: East Halls Beautiful sunsets are a common occurrence at Penn State. This is the view of the quad from a room in Curtin Hall.

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The HUB Lawn

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The HUB Lawn The HUB is the center for all student activity on campus. In addition to the student bookstore, there are eateries inside such as Sbarro and Panda Express. Free movies are shown every week in the auditorium, as well as guest speakers. The HUB is a great place to study, too. The most common meeting spot is downstairs by the fish tanks.

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