| Season | Meteorological Months (Northern Hemisphere) | Corresponding Astronomical Period (approx.) | |--------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Spring | March, April, May (MAM) | March equinox to June solstice | | Summer | June, July, August (JJA) | June solstice to September equinox | | Autumn | September, October, November (SON) | September equinox to December solstice | | Winter | December, January, February (DJF) | December solstice to March equinox |
Meteorological seasons are particularly useful for understanding and predicting weather patterns in regions with diverse climates. For example, in the United States, the meteorological spring season (March 1 to May 31) often brings a mix of warm and cold air masses, leading to unpredictable weather patterns. Similarly, the meteorological summer season (June 1 to August 31) is characterized by hot and humid air, with frequent thunderstorms and heatwaves.
Meteorological seasons are defined by grouping complete calendar months into three-month periods that best reflect the typical temperature progression for the (the Southern Hemisphere follows the opposite six-month offset).
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