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Quick Stats
Temperature Averages
Spring – High: 73 °F
Spring – Low: 55 °F
Summer – High: 83 °F
Summer – Low: 64 °F
Fall – High: 78 °F
Fall – Low: 59 °F
Winter – High: 69 °F
Winter – Low: 49 °F
Precipitation Averages
Spring: 1.43 in.
Summer: 0.07 in.
Fall: 0.58 in.
Winter: 2.97 in.
What to Pack
- Comfy sandals for traversing the huge campus
- Umbrella! Don't be fooled by SoCal's reputation—it'll rain when you least expect it.
UCLA students can peep outside their dorm window on any given day, and chances are it'll look like summertime. Welcome to the land of sun and sand, where locals shiver when the thermometer hits 65, and light rain is considered the ultimate disaster. The consistently warm weather makes some students nostalgic for the changing seasons back home, but most giddily embrace the thought of donning tank tops in January. A pleasant breeze is always drifting through the pines, and skies are rarely dotted with clouds. December through March can get chilly, but nothing more than a long-sleeved shirt or light sweater is required.
This never-ending perfection does have a drawback: distraction. For the first and last two months of the school year, the temptation to frolic by the rec center's pool can make getting to class a battle. And with Santa Monica's beaches a bus ride away, why would anyone show up for work? Yet, with a little planning and resolve, responsible Bruins find time to savor both the top-notch weather and educational opportunities at UCLA. They also bring rain boots—20 days of rain per year means 20 days of rain per year!
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DavidKChung89 UCLA '11 Chemical Engineering Sep 06, 2010  |
Los Angeles Weather?
A+
Generally perfect; not too hot, not too cold. It's sunny Los Angeles, what can go wrong? |
j9ryman UCLA '07 Psychology Jul 30, 2010 |
Weather at UCLA
B
During summer and fall it can get quite hot on campus and there is always a lot of walking to be done on campus so walking at these times of the year is not always enjoyable, but there are still places to go with air conditioning and for shade and to get out of the hear. During winter and spring there can be a lot of rain but there are plenty of places to seek cover. |
Most Recent Student Author
Name: Suzy Strutner
Hometown: Newport Beach, Calif.
Major: Communication Studies
Fun Fact: During finals week, Suzy once consumed 12 muffins from Bruin Café.
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