Washington University in St. Louis
- Weather

Unpredictable Weather

Although the fall and spring in St. Louis feature picture-perfect weather, the weather in St. Louis tends to be variable and unpredictable. This past winter was considered mild, but it does snow. Classes are a 10-15 minute walk away from the dorm, so it can be rather annoying to venture to class when it has snowed. Students should also be prepared for possible tornadoes during the spring. Overall, though, the weather in St. Louis does not affect daily activity too much, and students always enjoy good weather during the spring and have fun making snowmen when it snows! The campus is also beautiful after a snowfall.

Moody

The weather changes constantly. One day everyone is bundled up in winter coats and the next the sun comes out and its really humid. You never really know what to expect. However, it seems to get warmer faster than a lot of other places which is something a lot students really enjoy.

Random..

There are definitely 4 seasons here. When you get here in August its hot and humid for a month then by october its 70-80 and pleasant most days. The fall colors are amazing and winter isn't bitterly cold at all like chicago, but still you will need a heavy coat/layers. The annoying part is that it doesnt snow as much as New York or Boston but it's just as cold. By the beginning of March it starts to get warmer again and by the time you leave in May it's pretty hot. Fall and spring are awesome but the weather changes very quickly, especially in spring. One day it's 70 and tornado watches and then within 24 hours it's like 35. No joke I went to bed one night when it was 70 degrees and woke up to 40 degree weather.