Richmond, KY
Tuition (in-state)
$16,464 ($7,320)
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3 College Freshman

Weather: When the wind chill makes it -5 outside, we still have class and there have been incidents when there have been frozen sheets of ice called sidewalk that we have had to walk on and class still was not cancelled. We only get delays if President Benson sees snow on the radar before classes start, and we only close when there is going to be snowstorms. I'm not saying I expect school to close just because it's cold out, but the wind freezes your lungs, we should have more than a delay. I can deal with the rain.

3 College Junior

Weather: It's seriously windy most of the time. Any snow means two hour delay and when it rains it pours but overall it's just so windy!

3 College Freshman

Weather: It has been extremely cold this winter, and this is a problem only because you have to walk to all of your classes.

3 College Sophomore

Weather: Currently it's cold and that sucks

3 College Freshman

Weather: Weather is very inconsistent, which is usual of weather in Kentucky. Winters can have some days that are very mild with others that are very cold and windy. Spring and fall have warmer days and cooler, breezy days as well. Rain is not frequent but happens enough.


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Rankings View more rankings . . .

  • 232nd
    Hottest Summers
  • 285th
    Coldest Winters

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Nakeisha Wilson
Ferguson, KY
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Students at Eastern experience a lot of different weather on campus because Kentucky is one of those states that usually gets four distinct seasons. In the summer, campus can be really hot and humid, so students will typically wear shorts and t-shirts. Around the end of September, the weather gets a little cooler and fall sets in; jeans and long sleeve shirts become appropriate. Campus is really beautiful in the fall with all of the leaves changing on the trees, and many students enjoy sitting outside in the Ravine to do homework.

Bundle up when winter sets in because it gets cold, and sometimes it can snow a lot on campus. The temperature is usually around freezing, and the last few years there have been multiple ice storms, leaving classes cancelled and sometimes knocking out power for parts of the city. After the cold months, campus gets frequent rains in spring, so make sure you pack an umbrella to class. The weather does look nice when it’s not raining, and temperatures are usually in the mid 60s. While weather does vary drastically on campus, there are numerous activities students enjoy year-round, from baseball to Frisbee, sledding to hiking, and everything in between. EKU gets its fair share of diverse weather.

Facts & Statistics

Temperature Averages
Spring - High: 65 °F
Spring - Low: 43 °F
Summer - High: 84 °F
Summer - Low: 63 °F
Fall - High: 68 °F
Fall - Low: 46 °F
Winter - High: 44 °F
Winter - Low: 25 °F
Precipitation Averages
Spring: 4.16 in./month
Summer: 4.31 in./month
Fall: 3.18 in./month
Winter: 3.65 in./month
What to Pack
  • Hat and gloves
  • Rainboots
  • Umbrella
  • Warm coat
Did You Know?
The last few years EKU has experienced several ice storms, leaving classes cancelled for days. Ice accumulated several inches and brought down several trees around campus. While students had fun sledding and admiring the winter wonderland, many members of Richmond's community were out of power and had to seek food and warmth in the campus dining hall in Powell.


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