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Temperature Averages Spring – High: 59 °F
Spring – Low: 37 °F
Summer – High: 80 °F
Summer – Low: 58 °F
Fall – High: 62 °F
Fall – Low: 41 °F
Winter – High: 37 °F
Winter – Low: 20 °F
Precipitation Averages Spring: 3.46 in.
Summer: 3.68 in.
Fall: 2.97 in.
Winter: 2.62 in.

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In the middle of summer and winter, southwestern Pennsylvania behaves pretty much how you expect it to. Any other time of the year, the weather can change during the brief period you spend in classes, and it can even switch seasons overnight. As an example, the temperature went from 83 degrees to 32 degrees in the span of three days while I was writing this guidebook. We went from shorts and sandals to winter coats and . . . well, some of us still stuck with sandals anyway. While that’s a little more dramatic than usual, such changes are not all that uncommon. From November through December and February through April, the weather patterns routinely defy explanation by all but the very best meteorologists. It’s too bad that local news stations haven’t hired any of them yet. The best advice anyone can give is to bring clothes for every condition imaginable, because the need will arise. The weather here is by no means unbearable or intolerable so long as you come prepared. Winter sets in the longest, usually around Thanksgiving. When it finally breaks, what precious green space we have is flooded with students. The crazy transitional periods don’t last all that long, but they do seem to stick in everyone’s memory. A light jacket or two can be your most valuable article of clothing, so keep them handy.

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Weather at Washington & Jefferson College

kermit567

'15

Political Science and Government

2.7
C+

Typical PA Weather

Weather is typical for PA. Temperatures can get cold quick, but nice days are always relished.

Nov 13, 2011

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Weather at Washington & Jefferson College

Presidents123

'14

Pre-Medicine Studies

1.9
C-

Bad Drainage

The Drainage is terrible. If we get a bad rain storm, the streets are easily flooded.

Oct 16, 2011

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Weather at Washington & Jefferson College

beachnut13

'12

English

2.7
C+

Rain and Snow!

The rain and snow of Western Pennsylvanian makes walking around campus difficult sometimes. Pathways may not be completely cleared, soil erosion is constant, and slippery sidewalks definitely pose hazards

Oct 05, 2011

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