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Average Precipitation

  • Fall - 4.56 in.
  • Spring - 4.66 in.
  • Summer - 4.41 in.
  • Winter - 3.95 in.

Average Temperature

  • Fall - 52°F
  • Spring - 47°F
  • Summer - 71°F
  • Winter - 28°F

College Prowler Take

If you are new to New England, the weather at Yale might be shocking and unpleasant. New Haven weather ranges from temperatures in the 80s during the summer to frigid cold temperatures in the winter. Do not use the seasons’ norms as a guide. It has been known to dip into the 30s in October or to snow in April. Perhaps the most dismal aspect of the weather in New Haven is that it is often gray and rainy, making it important to always have a coat and an umbrella or raincoat, even during the spring and early fall.

While the weather can be rough, students are happy that they can experience all four seasons. Spring in New Haven can be beautiful. The sun comes out, the flowers bloom, and in response, everyone comes out of hibernation. During this time of year, there is a charge in the air and a sense of happiness and relief. The fall is crisp and awesome, the leaves change, and laziness sweeps in with it. When winter comes and brings the first snow, students flock outside and play.

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Anonymous says:

It’s New England weather, so the...

It’s New England weather, so the winters are freezing, and most of February and March are rainy and gray. Definitely bring lots of warm sweaters and warm pants, and thermal underwear becomes your best friend. But the spring and fall are gorgeous—I live in tank tops and skirts.

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Anonymous says:

Cold! Freezing! Granted, I grew up...

Cold! Freezing! Granted, I grew up in south Florida, but it is ridiculous in New Haven! I thought my face was going to freeze off on several occasions. This past year, it snowed in April. That is so unacceptable. The year before wasn’t too bad.

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Anonymous says:

Last winter it got ridiculously...

Last winter it got ridiculously cold, but then again, so did the entire East Coast. It’s quite nice in the fall and spring.

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Anonymous says:

I love winter. This year’s weather...

I love winter. This year’s weather was bizarre, much more grey and rainy than usual, I think. Autumn is generally crisp and beautiful with the leaves, winter can get pretty cold, and spring is really nice to very warm. I love seasons, so I really like the weather; grayness doesn’t get me down.

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Anonymous says:

The weather in Connecticut is...

The weather in Connecticut is typical New England weather: unpredictable. When school first starts, it’s nice and warm, but once winter hits, it pretty much stays cold, chilly, and rainy until exams.

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