Fall foliage maps show when peak color is expected across the U.S.
Summary
The 2025 fall foliage season has started in parts of the U.S., with peak leaf colors expected at different times depending on the region. A travel website used data about weather, trees, and past trends to predict when and where peak colors will appear, generally starting in the north and moving south through October and November.Key Facts
- Fall leaf colors begin earliest in northern regions and then move south over time.
- The Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and much of the West should see peak colors by mid-October.
- Peak foliage in parts of the South and lower Midwest is expected in late October to early November.
- Some areas in the Deep South, Southern Plains, and Florida may reach peak color as late as mid-November.
- Warm, sunny days paired with cool but not freezing nights create the best conditions for bright leaf colors.
- Cooler and drier conditions in the Northeast and Appalachians may cause earlier and more vibrant leaves.
- Warmer, wetter weather in the Pacific Northwest might delay and dull colors in lowlands but not in mountains.
- The U.S. is experiencing a long-term warming trend in fall temperatures, affecting the timing and brightness of foliage.
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