Susquehanna University - Weather

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The weather in Selinsgrove is just like the weather in the rest of the Northeast. While students are not on campus for the hottest time of the year, the end of August and the beginning of September can be extremely hot, as can the end of April and the beginning of May. While most dorms are air conditioned, it’s a good idea to bring a fan to circulate the cool air.

Students are on campus for all of the winter. Most students are from surrounding states, so they understand the weather and bring appropriate clothing, but those few students from warmer states are in for a shock. Even though the campus is small, the walk to class on the coldest days can be brutal. Classes are rarely cancelled because of snow since teachers live so close, so bring a hat and scarf and sensible shoes for the days you’ll be walking to class in the snow. There are other common-sense items to bring in order to be prepared for the weather. If you have a car on campus, make sure you have an ice scraper. Bring an umbrella with you because it rains. While snow boots aren’t really necessary, make sure you have one pair of shoes that you can walk over icy patches in. Everyone has seen at least one girl wipeout because she was wearing heels the day after a blizzard.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The weather in late August and... The weather in late August and early September is brutal. It gets up to the mid-80s with a lot of humidity. However, the winters are pretty cold, so you have to pack accordingly. I’d say it’s necessary to bring both winter and summer clothes because the weather is always changing to something radical. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Winters get very cold and... Winters get very cold and sometimes pretty long. It is definitely best to bring warm clothes and good winter shoes. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

It is typical seasonal weather. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Basically, the winter is very... Basically, the winter is very cold, and the spring is relatively hot. It snows a lot in the winter, so bring warm clothes and boots. In the spring, it doesn’t get too hot, but be prepared and bring a couple skirts/shorts/tanks. Definitely bring an umbrella—it tends to rain often. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

We have all the seasons. We have... We have all the seasons. We have rain, snow, hot, cold. Bring clothes for every season. 12345 Weather Report

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