Famous for "April showers," which bring the rain necessary for summer growth. This is also peak cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C.
For practical, daily, and agricultural purposes, the meteorological calendar is more commonly referenced in the US when discussing months and seasons. usa seasons and months
| Season | Months (Meteorological) | Typical Weather (Contiguous US) | Key Cultural/Symbolic Events | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | December, January, February | Cold to freezing; snow in northern states; mild in South (e.g., Florida, Texas). | Christmas (Dec 25), New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Super Bowl (Feb), Presidents' Day. | | Spring | March, April, May | Highly variable; warming, rain showers (tornado season in Midwest), blooming flowers. | St. Patrick’s Day (Mar 17), Easter, Earth Day (Apr 22), Mother's Day (May), Memorial Day (late May). | | Summer | June, July, August | Hot to very hot; humid in East and Southeast; dry heat in Southwest; thunderstorms. | Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (early Sep), beach vacations. | | Autumn (Fall) | September, October, November | Cooling; crisp air; foliage color change in northern states; harvest weather. | Halloween (Oct 31), Thanksgiving (4th Thu in Nov), Veterans Day (Nov 11), apple/pumpkin harvests. | Famous for "April showers," which bring the rain
spring runs from March 1 to May 31; summer runs from June 1 to August 31; fall (autumn) runs from September 1 to November 30; and. Time and Date | Season | Months (Meteorological) | Typical Weather
| Season | Months | General Vibe | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | March, April, May | Rebirth, blooming flowers, rain, warming up. | | Summer | June, July, August | Hot, sunny, school vacation, outdoor activities. | | Autumn (Fall) | September, October, November | Cooling down, colorful leaves, harvest, cozy. | | Winter | December, January, February | Cold, snow (in the north), holidays, darkness. |
Many Americans consider Autumn their favorite season due to the cooling temperatures and the dramatic change in scenery.
In the Northeast (especially New England), October brings "leaf peeping" season, where forests turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold.