- December to February
- Average temperatures range from -15°F to 25°F (-26°C to -4°C)
- Long periods of darkness
- Heavy snowfall, especially in the south and southeast
Spring:
- March to May
- Average temperatures range from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C)
- Days begin to get longer and brighter
- Melting snow and ice
- Some areas experience flooding due to snowmelt
Summer:
- June to August
- Average temperatures range from 50°F to 70°F (10°C to 21°C)
- Long periods of daylight
- Almost constant sunlight in the Arctic regions
- Warmer temperatures in the interior and northern regions
- Mosquito season
Fall:
- September to November
- Average temperatures range from 30°F to 50°F (-1°C to 10°C)
- Days begin to get shorter and darker
- Fall foliage in many areas
- Increased precipitation
- First snowfall in some areas