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Map Shows When Winter Actually Ends in Each State

Map Shows When Winter Actually Ends in Each State

Summary

A new map from AccuWeather shows when winter typically ends across different parts of the United States. Using data from the past 30 years, the map illustrates how the coldest period varies, ending in late February for some regions and extending into March for others.

Key Facts

  • AccuWeather used 30 years of data to determine when the coldest 91-day period ends in various U.S. cities.
  • In western U.S. cities like Spokane and Albuquerque, winter ends around February 20.
  • Cities in the South such as Houston and Orlando see winter's end around late February.
  • The central U.S., including cities like Kansas City and Dallas, moves out of the coldest period by early March.
  • Northeast and Midwest cities like Chicago and Detroit experience winter into early March.
  • Boston has the latest average end date for winter at March 8.
  • The official first day of spring is March 20, but winter weather might still happen after.

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