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Picture San Diego, and you don’t think of harsh winters or brutally hot, humid summers. San Diego is almost always sunny and tends to stay between 65 F and 75 F year-round. For the first half of fall semester and the second half of spring semester, the weather is almost always perfect. This can make it a challenge to resist the beach and study for exams. However, contrary to popular belief, in the winter, clouds and strong winds can make it seem colder than most people might expect. Nights during winter months particularly, can get very cold, especially for a group of kids who have become accustomed to the characteristically mild temperatures of Southern California. Rain is not very common in San Diego, but when it does rain, it pours, and even students who hail from states with wet climates can be caught complaining.

The best way to dress for the weather is to layer clothing. Short sleeves, long sleeves, and jackets make it easier to adjust to the weather, which can change quickly and dramatically over the course of a day. It’s probably best to err on the side of caution and have a jacket you don’t need than to wish you had one that you don’t.

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ddeforrest

English '14

5.0

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Always Perfect Weather

Typically SD is known for its perfect weather and that stereotype is true! Almost always it's at least pleasant out- never really drops below 60 unless it's dead of winter. Sometimes rainy or overcast, but those days are outnumbered by the sunny or nice days.

Mar 29, 2012

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ashleymacho

English '14

5.0

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Sunny San Diego

We live in San Diego, in a year round summer. Our weather has about a 20 degree range, and the two extremes of hot and cold and very mild. I went to the beach in January. That's all I have to say about that.

Feb 21, 2012

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princessleah

Biology '15

3.5

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Transportation

USD has trams that run on campus. They are very helpful. The trams also run to and from Old Town. Nearby there is a trolley station where people can get on and go around the city. There are also city buses and lots of taxis.

Feb 16, 2012

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Jenny Craig Pavilion One of our gyms is located in the JCP and is available to all students

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Maher Hall Maher Hall is one of the freshman dorm options, located in the center of campus.

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