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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

jhudson323

Architectural Engineering '16

1.2

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It Has It's Own Weather Bubble

Randomly will storm, a lot! Weather is usually cold and rainy. Winters are dreadful, summers are really hot. Spring is really nice but those spring showers happen often.

May 29, 2012

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hpieszzz

Mechanical Engineering and Technology '15

2.7

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The Unknown

The weather is absolutely unpredictable. One day it could be snowing, and the next it could be 70 degrees. It rains a ton.

May 23, 2012

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alexandriamor

Business Management '13

5.0

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Seasonal Weather

The campus looks great all year round- from seeing the leaves fall to when al the flowers and trees bloom. The winters have been rather mild, rain fall is normal, and definitely sunny weather here too.

May 19, 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 Since Penn State is located in the valley, cold winters and regular snowfall are common. Make sure you pack warm winter clothes and heavy jackets! This was taken from Curtin Hall looking out onto the quad in East during a heavy snowfall.

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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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