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The University of Reading in relation to the downtown shopping centre and train station

The red brick, common on Reading buildings, makes for picturesque street scenes

Region and Population

Located a short 30 minutes by train to the West of London, residents and visitors alike enjoy the fresh air and flowing waters of the Rivers Thames and Avon.

Reading is a beautiful and quaint city, with a population of 233,000.

Climate

A mild and damp climate is typical for Reading weather. It is not strange however, to witness a complete change from rain clouds to sunshine in a matter of minutes.

Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Reading:

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	42	44	50	52	65	68	70	69	67	58	50	44
Lows	34	34	34	44	48	52	54	52	51	48	34	38
Avg. Rainfall	2.1	1.6	1.7	1.7	2.0	2.1	2.4	2.3	2.4	2.6	2.4	2.2

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