Why do meteorologists define seasons differently than your calendar? @News8WROC
Why do meteorologists define seasons differently than your calendar?  @News8WROC
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday is September 1, marking the beginning of meteorological fall. But if you look at your calendar, the first day of fall is listed as September 22.

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Why do meteorologists define seasons differently than your calendar?

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