The community is closely tied to the university yet has developed its own recreational, cultural and community outlets. Winter temperatures are generally mild and rarely fall below freezing.
Summers are sunny, hot and dry.
Weather in the spring and fall are the most pleasant in the state. The modern educational buildings and research facilities are situated on over 5200 acres at Davis and ten off-campus field stations. UCD is the home of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the California Primate Center, the California Diagnostic Laboratory, and the Institute for Toxicology and Environmental Health. There are many innovative programs at UCD with many international students. The School is fully committed to recruiting students with diverse racial backgrounds.