What are the 4 seasons in order?
The four seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—follow one another regularly. Each has its own light, temperature, and weather patterns that repeat yearly. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter generally begins on December 21 or 22. This is the winter solstice, the day of the year with the shortest period of daylight.
Is winter at the beginning or end of the year?
Dates for Winter from 2016 to 2026
| Year | Winter starts on | Winter ends on |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2017 | Thursday, December 21, 2017 | Tuesday, March 20, 2018 |
| Winter 2018 | Friday, December 21, 2018 | Wednesday, March 20, 2019 |
| Winter 2019 | Sunday, December 22, 2019 | Friday, March 20, 2020 |
| Winter 2020 | Monday, December 21, 2020 | Saturday, March 20, 2021 |
What months are winter?
Winter is often defined by meteorologists to be the three calendar months with the lowest average temperatures. This corresponds to the months of December, January and February in the Northern Hemisphere, and June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere.
What season comes after winter?
Winter is the coldest season. It is followed by spring, the season in which plants start to grow again. Then comes summer, the hottest season. After that is autumn, in which the weather begins to cool off and the leaves fall from some trees.
Which season is today?
Spring begins with the Vernal Equinox, Saturday, March 20, 2021, 5:37 a.m. Summer begins with the Summer Solstice, Sunday, June 20, 2021, 11:32 p.m. Fall begins with the Autumnal Equinox, Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 3:21 p.m. Winter begins with the Winter Solstice, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 10:59 a.m.
Which months fall in which season?
Comparison table: meteorological spring vs. astronomical spring
| Season | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | June 1 | September 21 to 24 Autumn equinox (Fall equinox, September equinox) |
| Autumn (Fall) | September 1 | December 20 to 23 Winter solstice (December solstice) |
| Winter | December 1 | March 19 to 21 Spring equinox (vernal equinox, March equinox) |
Is winter the same time around the world?
Seasons Misconceptions
Earth is closer to the Sun during summer and farther away during winter. Seasons happen at the same time everywhere on Earth. Seasonal characteristics and change are the same everywhere on Earth.