| Region | Seasonal Signature | |--------|--------------------| | | Four distinct seasons: snowy winters, colorful falls, humid summers | | Southeast | Mild winters, very hot/humid summers, early spring | | Midwest | Extreme swings: frigid winters (lake effect snow), hot summers, tornadoes in spring | | South (Texas to Florida) | Short mild winters; long, hot, humid summers; fall comes late | | Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico) | Two seasons: hot dry summer & mild winter (monsoon rains Jul–Sep) | | West Coast (California) | Mediterranean: dry summers, wet winters. Mild year-round. | | Pacific Northwest | Gray, rainy winters (Oct–Apr); dry, mild summers | | Alaska | Extreme: dark, very cold winters; midnight sun summers (cool) | | Hawaii | Tropical: wet/dry seasons, but temperatures stable (70s–80s°F year-round) |
: December, January, February Seasons by Date (Astronomical) This is the "official" calendar most people refer to for the start of a season. Dates can shift by a day depending on the year: Season Start Date (Approx.) End Date (Approx.) Spring March 20 (Vernal Equinox) June 20 Summer June 21 (Summer Solstice) September 21 Autumn September 22 (Autumnal Equinox) December 20 Winter December 21 (Winter Solstice) March 19 Regional Variations Because the U.S. is so large, the "feel" of these seasons varies wildly: The North/Midwest seasons months in usa
These are defined by the Earth's tilt and position relative to the sun. They begin on specific events: the solstices (longest and shortest days) and equinoxes (when day and night are roughly equal). Meteorological Months Astronomical Start (Approx.) Spring March, April, May March 20 or 21 Summer June, July, August June 20 or 21 Fall September, October, November September 22 or 23 Winter December, January, February December 21 or 22 Spring (March – May) Dates can shift by a day depending on
(June – August)
Here’s a breakdown of seasons and months in the USA —covering astronomical, meteorological, cultural, and regional nuances. Meteorological Months Astronomical Start (Approx
This is the season of road trips, beach days, and high temperatures. Schools are on break, and life moves outdoors.