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Weather

Quick Stats

Temperature Averages Spring – High: 58 °F
Spring – Low: 37 °F
Summer – High: 81 °F
Summer – Low: 60 °F
Fall – High: 61 °F
Fall – Low: 42 °F
Winter – High: 33 °F
Winter – Low: 19 °F
Precipitation Averages Spring: 3.04 in.
Summer: 3.42 in.
Fall: 2.96 in.
Winter: 2.37 in.
What to Pack
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Light jackets
  • Rain boots
  • Snow boots
  • Umbrella
  • Winter coat
Did You Know? The University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus hasn't closed its doors for weather-related issues since 1978. University officials say it's because the campus is mostly residential, so students and faculty can make it to class, even if the roads are bad.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Michigan isn't shaped like a mitten by accident—make sure you bring yours! The weather is nice for about four months out of the year, and you probably aren't going to be in classes for any of them. The eight months that constitute fall and spring semesters at the University of Michigan are full of fluctuating weather, most of it cold.

You might catch some rays of sun coming into the fall semester, which is a great way to start the school year, and near the end of spring semester, by which time you will be sad to see the snow go—not for lack of being sick of it, but for knowing that means another school year has passed. Snow covers the ground from about mid-November until March, with several meltings that are nothing more than false alarms of spring, but welcome false alarms, nonetheless. Through all of the bad weather, students at Michigan power through together. Good company can cure the worst of the bad-weather blues. 

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Weather at University of Michigan

mwandtke

'13

Neuroscience

3.8
B+

Let It Snow.

It snows a lot in Michigan. Even if there is a foot of it outside that does not stop the student population from heading out. Cabs are easy to find in Ann Arbor. We work so hard during we would not let a little bit of brisk weather stand in our way of some down time. Classes are NEVER cancelled. A lot of professors will be lenient with commuters, but even in a blizzard, expect to still have class to go to.

Jan 03, 2012

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Weather at University of Michigan

cfsgoal

'15

Mathematics

3.5
B

Gets Nasty

I like snow and rain in their respective seasons, but we tend to get really cold rain in early winter or nasty snow in fall. The students make the most of any weather though with dorm vs. dorm snowball fights and other similar activities.

Dec 23, 2011

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Weather at University of Michigan

kav993

'15

Health Care

3.5
B

Not That Bad

I am from California and everyone kept telling me I was going to freeze in Michigan. It honestly hasn't been that cold so far. It's December and the sun is still up and it has only snowed a few times. I run everyday and there is still plenty to do even when the nights are chilly. Don't let the weather scare you about coming here!

Dec 18, 2011

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