2024-2026 Seasons - Dates and Times (2024)

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2024-2026 Seasons - Dates and Times? ›

Spring begins with the Vernal Equinox, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 11:06 p.m. Summer begins with the Summer Solstice, Thursday, June 20, 2024, 4:51 p.m. Fall begins with the Autumnal Equinox, Sunday, September 22, 2024, 8:44 a.m. Winter begins with the Winter Solstice, Saturday, December 21, 2024, 4:21 a.m.

According to this definition, for temperate areas in the northern hemisphere, spring begins on 1 March, summer on 1 June, autumn on 1 September, and winter on 1 December. For the southern hemisphere temperate zone, spring begins on 1 September, summer on 1 December, autumn on 1 March, and winter on 1 June.

The season change dates are based on the spring and fall equinoxes as well as the summer and winter solstices. We are currently in spring since March 19, 2024. The next change of season will take place on June 20, 2024 (1st day of Summer).

First day of spring 2024

The reason the first day of spring was March 19 was because 2024 is a leap year. Leap years are caused by Earth's rotation. A year is 365 days, but technically it takes the Earth slightly longer to orbit around the sun.

The twelve months in a year are divided into six seasons of two-month duration each. These seasons include Vasant Ritu (Spring), Grishma Ritu (Summer), Varsha Ritu (Monsoon), Sharad Ritu (Autumn), Hemant Ritu (Pre-Winter) and Shishir Ritu (Winter).

2025 Seasons

Spring begins with the Vernal Equinox, Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:01 a.m. Summer begins with the Summer Solstice, Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:42 p.m. Fall begins with the Autumnal Equinox, Monday, September 22, 2025, 2:19 p.m. Winter begins with the Winter Solstice, Sunday, December 21, 2025, 10:03 a.m.

In 2024 the summer solstice will occur on Thursday 20 June at 21.51 BST (20.51 GMT).

Will 2024 be the hottest year? ›

Carbon Brief's projection suggests that 2024 is virtually certain to be either the warmest or second- warmest year on record, with a central estimate just above 1.5C, slightly higher than 2023.

Spring Weather Forecast 2024 – United States

We're heading for a “Polar Coaster Spring.” Farmers' Almanac long range weather forecast calls for many days of cold temperatures. That's right, “The BRRR is Back” … and it may stay a while! Overall, we see a cool and stormy season for most places of the United States.

That's because the spring equinox is arriving a day or two early this year, according to OMSI's director of space science education. For the past century, the equinox has typically taken place on March 20 or 21. But in 2024, the equinox is scheduled for March 19 thanks to the leap year.

The Northern Hemisphere's spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24.

In the Northern Hemisphere, that means the start date for each season is March 1 (spring), June 1 (summer), September 1 (fall), and December 1 (winter). In the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed; spring begins in September, summer in December, fall in March, and winter in June.

The Short Answer:

Earth's tilted axis causes the seasons. Throughout the year, different parts of Earth receive the Sun's most direct rays. So, when the North Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. And when the South Pole tilts toward the Sun, it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Seasons are periods of the year with distinct weather conditions and day lengths. The four seasons — winter, spring, summer, autumn — can vary significantly in characteristics and can prompt changes in the world around them.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice falls on or around June 21, the winter solstice on or around December 22, the vernal or spring equinox on or around March 21, and the autumnal equinox on or around September 22. These seasons are reversed but begin on the same dates in the Southern Hemisphere.