Summer facts & stats

Question 1

Which three months make up 'meteorological summer' in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

June, July, August. Meteorologists split seasons by full calendar months, unlike the astronomical calendar based on solstices.

Question 2

Around what date does the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice (the longest day) usually fall?

Accepted Answer

around June 20–21. The solstice marks the point when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most directly toward the sun.

Question 3

About when does the Atlantic hurricane season typically peak?

Accepted Answer

around September 10. Ocean temperatures and atmospheric conditions are usually most favorable for storms in early September.

Question 4

When do countries like Australia typically have their summer school holidays?

Accepted Answer

early Dec – early Feb. Summer falls at the opposite time of year in the Southern Hemisphere, so their long school break lines up with December and January.

Summer facts & stats

The basics

Which three months make up 'meteorological summer' in the Northern Hemisphere?

Around what date does the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice (the longest day) usually fall?

Going deeper

When do countries like Australia typically have their summer school holidays?

Expert level

About when does the Atlantic hurricane season typically peak?