NYC's 12 Unique Micro-Seasons

New York and New Jersey experience such unpredictable weather that locals have coined 12 distinct seasons! Forget spring, summer, fall, and winter – prepare for "Fool's Spring," "Second Winter," "Spring of Deception," and even "Hell's Front Porch." This isn't just hyperbole; the region sits at the crossroads of multiple air masses, leading to wild temperature swings.

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The 12 Seasons of NY & NJ:

• Winter
• Fool's Spring
• Second Winter
• Spring of Deception
• Third Winter
• The Pollening
• Actual Spring
• Summer
• Hell's Front Porch
• False Fall
• Second Summer
• Actual Fall

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According to weather experts, this chaotic weather pattern is due to the convergence of 5-6 different air masses at any given time. One moment you're experiencing a polar air mass bringing in early fall temperatures, the next a humid blast from the Gulf Coast!

What's the Forecast?

Expect below-normal temperatures for the upcoming week. So, while it's still August, the weather map is looking suspiciously like early fall, making this "False Fall" feel more real than ever!