Seasons & Weather

Stanford University enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year, providing campus foliage with the sun, rain and wind it needs to grow and spread.  Grounds employees are also on hand, adding nurture to nature and sustaining the beautiful landscape.

Seasonal Changes Across the Campus

Plant-life on Stanford’s campus is constantly in flux, as the landscape changes dramatically from season-to-season.  Each season offers a unique experience to the University grounds’ landscape.

Spring

The winds pick up as the emerging sun dries away the Winter rains and gives new life to plants across the campus.  Spring growth, both in plants and insects, make this one of the busiest seasons for Grounds employees.  Visit our Spring page for more information on:

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Summer

While Summer provides plenty of the sun plants need to grow, the dry season can also be hard on those plants most dependent upon water.  The Irrigation Crew makes sure campus flora stays well-watered, while our shrub crews work to prune Spring growth.  Visit our Summer page for more information on:

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Fall

As the weather begins to chill, trees and plants around campus change their color, and leaves scatter across the grounds.  Both nature and nurture are actively changing the landscape, as Grounds personnel gear up for the approaching Winter.  Visit our Fall pages for more information on:

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Winter

The Autumn chill turns quickly into Winter storms.  Some plants may be dormant, while others take advantage of the rain to grow.  Grounds Crews spring into action, keeping the campus clean after every storm.  Visit our Winter page for more information on:

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Weather and Forecast

Daily changes in weather can impact life across the campus, from trees and shrubs to students and faculty.  Grounds utilizes the following tools to help us better care for the campus, and its many residents, staff and visitors:

  • The Weather Station allows our sprinkler systems to water just the right amount.

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