For scientists and meteorologists, seasons are defined by annual temperature cycles. Meteorological spring consists of the three transition months between the coldest and warmest periods.
In places like Alaska, Scandinavia, or Canada, "spring" in March can still involve feet of snow. Residents often refer to this time as "Mud Season" because the ground thaws and creates a messy, slushy transition. in which month spring season comes
| Location | Hemisphere | Typical spring months | |----------------|------------|-------------------------| | New York, USA | Northern | March, April, May | | London, UK | Northern | March, April, May | | Sydney, Aus | Southern | September, October, November | | Cape Town, SA | Southern | September, October, November | | New Delhi, India| Northern | February (late) – March (early April) depending on definition | For scientists and meteorologists, seasons are defined by