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New England's Weather & Climate | |
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New England's climate is fairly straightfoward, and its seasons are distinct, each with its delights: SpringComing late in April or more commonly in May, and staying briefly into June, spring can be a delight or a disappointment. Farmers call it mud time, but it's when they tap their sugarbushes for maple syrup. More... SummerBy mid-June, summer is well established and despite the region's northerly and coastal location, it can be pretty hot and sometimes quite humid in July and August. More... Autumn (Fall)Autumn (September and October) is undoubtedly New England's glory and its finest season, and if you have a choice of vacation times this is the one to pick. More...
Foliage SeasonPeople travel from far continents to enjoy the natural spectacle of blazing New England fall foliage. It's worth the trip. More... Indian SummerAfter chilly weather in October, there may be a short period of warm weather known as "Indian summer" in late October or November. More... WinterWinter, as they say, depends: the first snow flurries usually come in November in the north, mid-December in the south. January, February and March are cold and snowy. More... Mid-Winter ThawIf New Englanders are lucky, they get a break, with a few spring-like days in January or early February. More... Mount Washington WeatherNone of the normal information about New England's climate applies to New Hampshire's Mount Washington, said to have the worst, most extreme weather in all the USA. More...
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