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Climate
The City of Tempe, Arizona offers more than 300 days
a year of sunshine to its residents and visitors, and
annual rainfall amounts to approximately 7.36 inches
a year. Arizona being a desert has a hot climate with
hot days and pleasant nights. May to September is the
hottest months of the year, with some rainfall in the
months of August,  September
and October. Temperature in the summers ranges from
100°F to 115°F (38°C to 47°C). The heat
is dry with very little humidity. The nights and early
mornings tend to get pleasant and the temperatures drop
down to 90°F (32°C). The winters in Tempe are
mild. The average high between the months of November
and February being 65°F (18°C) and the average
low being 42°F (5°C). The nights are chilly. |
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 Clothing
The clothing tends to be as casual as possible. As it
is pretty hot throughout the year it is advisable to
get summer clothing more than winter ones. Washing is
done normally every 2 weeks it would be a good idea
to get sufficient number of socks and under garments.
As for footwear sneakers, sports shoes and sandals are
the most used commodities.
Formal shoes or footwear to go with formals
are also recommended, for interviews and seminars. To
go with traditional wear, anything that is suitable
can be brought. For winters it's a good idea to get
some woolen clothes, but don't burden yourself with
a lots of them, a sweater or two and a jacket would
serve the purpose. All the apartment complexes have
swimming pools so if you are interested you can get
your swimming gear.
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Guys
It would be highly convenient to get T-shirts and
shorts, as people wear them to the school as well.
A few pair of jeans would do a lot good. For formal
clothes a few pair of trousers and good shirts would
do, though there won't be many occasions to wear them.
For presentations and interviews formals are needed
so it's a great idea to come prepared. As washing
is done normally every 2 weeks it would be a good
idea to get sufficient number of socks and under garments.
For a few occasions like the Diwali
function and other Indian gatherings you could bring
Kurta-Payjama or any other traditional dress that
you might find appropriate. For shoes mostly sneakers,
sports shoes and sandals are worn. Leather shoes for
formal occasions, and some kind of footwear to go
with the traditional dress are recommended. For winters
it is recommended to grab a jacket and a sweater.
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 Girls
The attire for girls is not much different from the
guys. T-shirts, jeans and shorts are recommended. For
formals, shirts and trousers or skirt would do. Girls
do wear Salwaar-Kameez to the college but not very often;
it's a personal choice, but for Indian gatherings girls
may want to get Salwaar-Kameez or Saree. You are recommended
not to bring heavy sarees or salwaar-kameez because
you won't get any occasion to wear them. Some of the
events like the Diwali or the Garba do call for wearing
such stuff so if you wish you might get one. Having
one set of formal wear is advisable, for interviews.
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