<p>Hi all ..... I was just wondering if youll could help by ranking the states with the best weather followed by the states with the worst weather.... { by weather please rank according to usual circumstances not according to some freak winter etc.... ] . Please name atleast 10 in each category.</p>
<p>BEST:</p>
<h1>1 Michigan...oooops...I mean Hawaii (hehe)</h1>
<h1>2 California</h1>
<h1>3 North Carolina</h1>
<h1>4 Alabama</h1>
<h1>5 South Carolina</h1>
<h1>6 Louisiana</h1>
<h1>7 Texas</h1>
<h1>8 Mississippi</h1>
<h1>9 Virginia</h1>
<h1>10 New Mexico</h1>
<p>Other good weather states include Arizona, Oregon, Maryland and Nevada.</p>
<p>WORST:</p>
<h1>1 Alaska</h1>
<h1>2 North Dakota</h1>
<h1>3 Minnesota</h1>
<h1>4 Montana</h1>
<h1>5 Maine</h1>
<h1>6 Wisconsin</h1>
<h1>7 Wyoming</h1>
<h1>8 Utah</h1>
<h1>9 Vermont</h1>
<h1>10 New Hampshire</h1>
<p>Other pretty bad weather states include Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Washington.</p>
<p>Respectfully disagree. Good weather doesn't necessarily mean hot weather. I wouldn't exactly call Louisiana weather good.
Also, I live in NJ and I like the weather here - just enough snow and just enough sun.</p>
<p>I agree- the heat and humidity in those southern states can be a killer. Texas can be unbearable. It all depends on whether you better tolerate heat or cold. California has awesome weather. I think Colorado is great- if you stay out of the highest altitudes, you have relatively bearable winters and gorgeous summers. Same with Utah.</p>
<p>Alexandre -</p>
<p>I don't see how you can rate Oregon a good weather state and Washington a bad weather state. I've lived in both, and their weathers are not identical but nevertheless very similar.</p>
<p>Eclipse and Momofwildchild, I totally agree. Weather is, to a large degree, a personal taste. Some like colder weather, others like warmer weather. I personally like misty and cool weather. </p>
<p>However, and I should have specified this above, my list takes two factors into consideration:</p>
<p>1) Most students prefer warm, sunny and not too wet weather.
2) Mist students will be on campus from September through May. Few students will be on campus in June, July and August. </p>
<p>That explains why many Northern and Mountain states did not do well. I agree that New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Utah, Michigan etc...are rather pleasant in the late spring, summer and even early fall months (May-October), but what good will that do your average college student? Most of them are away from early May until late August. During much of the school year (November, December, January, February, March and even April), the states I listed as having bad weather are very cold and the states I listed as having good weather are rather pleasant or tolerable.</p>
<p>By the way, let me tell you something...we had a high of 105 degrees today with over 60% humidity, and that's considered seasonally cool and dry! LOL 120 degrees is not that unusual from late June until late August! LOL</p>
<p>Coureur, I have only been to Corvallis, Portand, Pullman and Seattle a couple of times. I base my assumption on those four cities. I somehow found the Washington cities, colder, windier and darker than the Oregon cities. Oregon was a little wetter than Washington though. As you said, it was not a dramatic difference, but it was significant difference. That s why Oregon barely makes the good weather list and why Washington barely makes the bad weather list. But I am certainly no authority on the weather.</p>
<p>Thank you all for replying .... I however have one more slightly specific query.... Please can anybody tell me what the weather like in Indiana more specifically Purdue Univ. [ W. Lafayette ] . I hear you can pretty much freeze on one day and burn the next.... How much of this is true??? And what type of clothing should i carry along / purchase if I were to study in Indiana...</p>
<p>If Indiana is anything like Michigan, then the answer it yes. The weather in that part of the country can be unpredictible.</p>
<p>Purdue has typical midwestern weather. You can expect snow storms in the winter, but not snow cover throughout the winter. Lafayette does not get nearly as much snow as Chicago or Michigan, which experience lake effect snow. The average annual snowfall in Lafayette is probably about two feet, which may sound like a good deal of snow to someone who doesn't regularly experience snow. However, a typical snowfall is an inch or two, which melts within a few days. Winter nighttime temperatures fall below zero only a few days a year, at most. On most days, the winter daytime high will be above freezing. Winter gear (warm jacket, gloves/mittens, warm boots, hat) would be appropriate. You may want to bring some duofolds for the few very cold days, but you can easily manage without them. </p>
<p>Falls and springs are pleasant. Daytime highs usually range from the 50s through the 70s. Lows are usually are in the 30s to 50s. Generally, a light jacket is all that is needed. </p>
<p>Summer high temperatures are usually in the 80s, although 90-degree days occasionally occur. Temperatures over 100 are rare.</p>
<p>You'll also want to bring an umbrella or other rain gear. After all, Lafayette isn't in a desert. However, you can expect several times as many dry days as wet days.</p>
<p>BTW, if I had to choose the best weather, I'd choose northern New England. I love cold, snowy winters and summers where the high temperatures are usually in the 70s. But I'm well aware most people have a different opinion on what weather is ideal.</p>
<p>Most people do like warm AND dry weather. If not, I don't know what keep people flocking to Cal. You have to put up with terrible traffic and expensive housing there after all!</p>
<p>UCSD would be the best school for you, though its admission is getting pretty competitive in recent years esp for those from out of state.</p>
<p>Actually, I see this as probably a crucial factor for me. I care about the weather way more than things like school size or location.</p>
<p>Yeah weather is important. It's the reason I didn't apply to most of the Ivy League, lol. I loathe being cold. :D</p>
<p>S has a friend who graduated this year and absolutey refused to consider "cold" colleges. She will be going to Pomona in the fall.</p>
<p>I find it slightly unusual that many of you and your kids will not even consider going to a college in a "cold" location even though freezing to death is preventable in many ways.</p>
<p>The coldest I've ever been:</p>
<p>During high school, we regularly went outside during our lunch break (we didn't sit around and socialize!) to play a modified football-rubgy game called "Freeball." One day, it was about -45 and we played it on ice and about two feet of snow. Was not that bad.</p>
<p>Last winter my brother and I were on our paper routes. We later found that his car was the ultimate lemon, and among many things, the brakes basically either froze or simply decided not to work. I ended up running about 250 papers in -35 degree weather.</p>
<p>In other words: C'mon! I live in Minnesota and I'm moving farther north for college :)</p>
<p>the only reason people live in arizona is because of weather =P</p>
<p>its always bright sunny days with blue skies some clouds little breeze no humidity, its only hot from june-august.</p>
<p>Believe me, weather IS important. I consider it one of my most important factors and I have a zero tolerance policy on northern states that are cold most of the time. I have lived in the cold and snow for most of my life and it is not conductive to feeling motivated to studying when its always cold outside and snowy. You're more likely to be depressed then, theres even a disorder because of it. Sure they say you can focus on studying better but its more about choice, that you don't have to be. Its annoying to have to wear bulky things all the time so as not to shiver all the time. And since Im not into skiing or snowboarding that much, it's not important for me to be in a snowy location. I've had more than enough freezing cold snowy winters to last me a lifetime and now thankfully I don't need to be confined by my parents location and I can leave, so of course I'm choosing to go somewhere warmer. </p>
<p>For my ideal weather condtions id say, year round 60s to 70s maybe 80s with low humidity all around and very little snow. I dont mind rain once in awhile, its necessary to grow after all. Any suggestions for places like that?</p>
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<blockquote> <p>For my ideal weather condtions id say, year round 60s to 70s maybe 80s with low humidity all around and very little snow. I dont mind rain once in awhile, its necessary to grow after all. Any suggestions for places like that?<<</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Most all of southern California, near the coast.</p>