Summer
The hottest and brightest of the four temperate seasons.
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During summer, daylight hours are longer than nighttime, and the days are the warmest of the year.[1] Hot or warm weather is a traditional association with summer.[2] Dry weather is linked to summer in Mediterranean climates, whereas in parts of Eastern Asia, the monsoon brings rainy conditions during the season.[2]
Quick Facts
- Meteorological definition (northern hemi
- June
- July
- August
- Meteorological definition (southern hemi
- December
- January
- February
- Astronomical start (northern hemisphere)
- Summer solstice (usually 20 or 21 June)
- Astronomical end (northern hemisphere)
- Autumn equinox
- Cultural start (us)
- Memorial Day weekend (last weekend in May)
- Cultural end (us)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September)
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Key facts and history
From an astronomical view, summer is sometimes defined as starting at the solstice, often identified with 21 June or 21 December.[3] In the northern hemisphere, the meteorological convention places summer in June, July, and August; in the southern hemisphere, it falls in December, January, and February.[1]
What the research sources say
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially from 1 June to 30 November, according to the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory.[4] The Northeast Pacific basin has a broader peak with activity beginning in late May or early June and going until late October or early November.[4] The North Indian basin has a double peak of activity in May and November, though tropical cyclones are seen from April to December.[4] The Southwest Indian and Australian/Southeast Indian basins have tropical cyclones beginning in late October or early November, with a double peak in mid-January and mid-February to early March.[4]
The Australian/Southwest Pacific basin reaches a single peak in late February or early March and fades out in early May.[4]
References
- Wikipedia, "Summer" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Meteorological Glossary", HMSO, 1991, p. 260; "Professor Paul Hardaker answers questions on meteorological forecasting", Royal Geographical Society; "Meteorological Glossary", HMSO, 1991, p. 260 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Summer" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Characteristics of tropical savannas", Charles Darwin University, 2009; "Monsoon", Glossary of Meteorology, 2009 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Summer" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Ball, "Elements of Astronomy", The MacMillan Company, 1900, p. 52; Heck, "Organizations and strategies in Astronomy", Springer, 2006, p. 14 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Hurricane Research Division, "Frequently Asked Questions: When is hurricane season?", National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. facts only, no text reused. aoml.noaa.gov
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- Wikipedia: Summer (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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