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Weather Grades:
Quick StatsAverage Precipitation
- Fall - 9.3 in.
- Spring - 10.66 in.
- Summer - 10.49 in.
- Winter - 8.15 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 48°F
- Spring - 55°F
- Summer - 80°F
- Winter - 21°F
College Prowler Take
There’s an economics professor at RPI who likes to describe the weather by saying: “The only time it’s nice here is the first week in fall and the last week in spring.” That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. During the school year, it is cold most of the time—from mid-October until at least mid-April, though it tends to vary by the year. An Indian summer in November or a snow squall in mid-May are fairly common. In the winter, Troy usually averages between four and five and a half feet of snow. It can be spread out over the course of the winter, or it can hit you all at once in a weekend. Bring a varied wardrobe, and be ready for anything. You never know what will happen from day to day, or even from dawn to dusk. For the most part, though, count on cold and rainy. Students Speak Out
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RPISM says: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2013 Engineering  |
Troy winters are long, cold, and...
Troy winters are long, cold, and snowy. RPI does not cancel classes, so be prepared to walk to class in any weather. Snow can come as early as October and as late as May. Summers are hot and muggy, and spring and fall are rainy. It often feels like the seasons go right from summer to winter, with only a few pleasant days in between. The first and last few weeks of the year can be very warm, you will need summer clothes. You'll will also need your heaviest coat for the winters.
Weather: April 02, 2009
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RPIJG says: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2013 Computer and Information Sciences |
It gets cold—bring boots and warm...
It gets cold—bring boots and warm clothing. Troy isn't a joy when it comes to weather. Expect a 65-degree, sun-kissed day to be followed by a below-freezing, sleeting and storm-ridden tomorrow.
Weather: March 12, 2009
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RPIBO says: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2015 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
When the weather is bad—and it...
When the weather is bad—and it usually is—you are going to want a heavy coat. When you are up on the side of a hill, some buildings act like wind tunnels. There is maybe a month and a half at the beginning of the fall and end of the spring semester when the weather is really nice, otherwise you don't really see the sun often.
Weather: March 12, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Last year was very light—we had...
Last year was very light—we had only one major snowstorm with some minor squalls. Commonly, however, the winter will bring two or three storms which drop six inches of snow or more. From about November through March, the weather is cold—days range from 15 or 20 degrees Fahrenheit, to 40 or so. Sometimes, however, the beauty of the ‘winter wonderland’ as they say, makes up for the coldness—after a snowfall, it can be really pristine—it’s definitely something to get used to. Also, after snow, there are plenty of hills at RPI if you feel like sledding, and there’s a ski club if you’re interested. Summer and early autumn (and maybe spring when you move out), on the other hand, are all completely different. If you come here, when you move in, it will probably be quite warm (80–95 degrees Fahrenheit). Basically, we have hot summers and cold winters, but it’s something to experience. I personally wish it was a little warmer, though I guess no place is perfect. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s very hot the first and last...
It’s very hot the first and last three weeks of the school year, and it’s snowy and freezing the middle 80 percent. |
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