After subzero temperatures and copious amounts of snow this winter, it’s safe to say Cincinnati is ready for warmer weather, but how soon could we expect temperatures to rise?
On Feb. 2, Pennsylvania’s famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil – who, as legend has it, determines whether we’ll see more winter weather or bask in an early warm-up – (sadly) predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow. Luckily, the groundhog has a history of being wrong.
So, how far away is warmer weather? Here’s what to expect for spring of 2025.
This year, spring starts on March 20.
When is the first day of Spring 2025?
Spring will officially arrive on Thursday, March 20.
That’s the date of the vernal equinox, when both hemispheres of the Earth receive the same amount of daylight, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. It marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with the days getting longer, and the start of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, with the days getting shorter.
What are the spring months of 2025?
Spring lasts from the end of March until the summer solstice, which falls on Friday, June 20.
Will spring come early in 2025?
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter this year. However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the groundhog is far from accurate. Phil has a 35% overall accuracy rating over 135 years.
According to NOAA’s seasonal temperature outlook, southern and northeastern states will see above-normal temperatures in March, April and May, especially in areas along the east coast.
Much of the southern and eastern coast of the nation is forecast to see above-average temperatures this spring, according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.
What is the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicting for spring in Ohio?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been around since 1792, is predicting a warm and wet spring for the vast majority of Ohio, the Canton Repository reported.
“The U.S. spring outlook predicts warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, desert Southwest, southern Florida, and the western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal,” The almanac’s website says. “While April will likely end up warmer than average across the intermountain west, chilly spells could lead to a late frost in some areas in May.”
Per the publication, Ohio’s temperatures will start in the normal range for the first weeks of spring, but should heat up after that.
“For May, the entire region will experience above-normal temperatures and rainfall,” The Old Farmer’s Almanac says. “Much of Kentucky, southern Illinois and Indiana, and neighboring areas will begin April with below-normal temperatures and precipitation, while it will be normal elsewhere.”
What are the dates for the four seasons in 2025?
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First day of spring: March 20.
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First day of summer: June 20.
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First day of fall: Sept. 22.
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First day of winter: Dec. 21.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is the first day of spring? 2025 spring equinox explained
