|
|
Wesleyan University - WeatherCollege Prowler2.69
Comparable Schools'
Weather Grades:
Quick StatsAverage Precipitation
- Fall - 13.5 in.
- Spring - 14 in.
Average Temperature
- Fall - 51°F
- Spring - 58°F
College Prowler Take
Wesleyan, in finer weather, is absolutely gorgeous. The early summer and late autumn usually bring considerable heat, but the occasional cool breeze keeps everybody nice and comfortable. Winters are long and practically unbearable, and students used to warmer climates usually gape in horror at the growing mountains of snow outside their windows. The snow falls and will remain on the ground for several months, freezing over into hard crusts not unlike the Arctic (without the cuddly little baby seals). While brutal for early morning walks to class, winter provides some great sledding conditions on Foss Hill. The snowy months are buffered by two long rainy seasons. It seemed to rain constantly my first year at Wesleyan. The topography of Wesleyan is such that flooding occurs regularly. While the dorms and other facilities stay dry, Andrus Field and the walkways connecting various campus facilities are often submerged. Bring thick boots and a big umbrella unless you want to be labeled as “that water-logged student who always shows up late to class.”
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
WesGF says: Wesleyan University 2013 Arts, Visual and Performing  |
I'm from the Midwest, and the...
I'm from the Midwest, and the winter here is definitely longer. So bring a coat, snow boots, and an umbrella for fall and spring rains. A sled (or a lunch tray from the cafeteria) is also essential. The fall colors here are fantastic, and sunny spring days spent on Foss Hill are wonderful. Bring swim trunks for early fall or late spring journeys to Miller's Pond.
Weather: March 01, 2009
Report |
WesLD says: Wesleyan University 2013 Psychology |
The majority of the school year is...
The majority of the school year is cold, cold, cold. There is about a month at the beginning of the fall, and about a month right before graduation, where it is sunny and warm. But for the majority of the year, I wear jeans, coat, scarf, gloves, and a hat! Bring rainboots and winter boots!
Weather: February 24, 2009
Report |
WesSL says: Wesleyan University 2013 Other |
Bring clothes for all types of...
Bring clothes for all types of weather. Connecticut's weather is wildly varied. It can be 70 and sunny one day, snowing the next. It gets really, really cold in the winter, but fall and the spring are gorgeous and warm, if sometimes rainy. Rain boots and boots you can wear in the snow are both good investments.
Weather: February 19, 2009
Report |
Anonymous says: |
The weather here isn’t bad. I’m...
The weather here isn’t bad. I’m from Vermont, so Connecticut seems pretty temperate to me. My freshman year it rained constantly, but that was sort of a fluke. When it snows, it snows a lot. They never cancel class, so occasionally you’ll have to trek through the Arctic tundra only to discover your professor hasn’t shown up for class. |
Anonymous says: |
Winters are very, very long here,...
Winters are very, very long here, but the spring and autumn are worth it. Wesleyan is gorgeous when the weather is nice. When the leaves turn on the trees, it’s really delightful. |
Interested in
Wesleyan University?
Write for Us! College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating
the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally
recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is
really like at your college. Read more >
|
|
