University of New Hampshire - Weather

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College Prowler Take

UNH is in the heart of New England, and that means the weather changes about every five minutes. There is absolutely no consistency in the climate here—it’s kind of like Mother Nature’s little freak experiment. UNH gets the best and the worst of every season, so bring a little bit of everything. Students normally agree that the best season is usually the fall, when the leaves turn beautiful colors and the weather is mostly stable. You can usually get away with a T-shirt and shorts just about every day of the fall. However, many beachgoers say that summer is the best season because of the close proximity of the coast. During the summer months, many UNH students take advantage of the beaches nearby because the warmer weather allows them to frequently do so.

Each winter brings different amounts of snow. On average, the campus sees a moderate one or two feet of snow, so don’t be afraid to bring your snow gear to play in. In spring, the campus is drowned in mud, but the temperatures usually allow you to break out the lighter clothes once again. Although you will need a varying degree of clothing to keep you comfortable around campus, the weather is usually right in the middle of the spectrum.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Umm, it is winter here like half... Umm, it is winter here like half the year. You’ll need a thick jacket, boots, scarf, hat, mittens, and long johns. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather in New Hampshire... The weather in New Hampshire always changes. At the beginning of the year, you’ll need to bring your shorts and tank tops, but as it gets to be winter, make sure you bring your boots and scarves because it gets really cold. If you ski, make sure you don’t forget your ski equipment! Around March, it starts warming up again, so go home during spring break and get your shorts again. Don’t forget a bathing suit and towel, too. There is a beach nearby. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Weather can be cold in the long,... Weather can be cold in the long, dark winter, but awesome in the spring and early fall. Bring clothes for all seasons typical of New England. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

We have the typical New England,... We have the typical New England, four-season weather. It gets pretty cold and snowy from November to March, so remember the sweaters and tube socks. But in September and May, we are pretty close to the beach, which is nice. Remember the flip-flops. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather is different, that’s... The weather is different, that’s for sure. It will be hot and humid at first, but it cools down quickly, and we get lots of snow and rain. New England weather is crazy sometimes. 12345 Weather Report

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