The weather is warming up in Philadelphia, the daffodils are blooming and people are back outside soaking up the sunshine at markets, parks and patio seating.
Spring is officially here.
Here's everything you need to know about the season, what to expect for weather in the city and more about what marks the first days of spring.
When does spring start 2026? When is the first day of spring?
Technically, spring has two different start dates, astronomical and meteorological.
According to theOld Farmer's Almanac,the astronomicalfirst day of springfollows the spring equinox, which fell on March 20 this year.
Meteorologically, the first day of spring is March 1, following annual temperature cycles recognized by weather scientists.
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What is the spring equinox? Spring equinox 2026
Per the Old Farmer's Almanac, the spring equinox typically occurs on March 19, 20 or 21 and marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
During the equinox, the sun travels south to north across the celestial equator. Other names for the spring equinox include the March equinox and the vernal equinox.
Spring weather 2026. What is the forecast for spring in Philadelphia?
The2026 Old Farmer's Almanacis predicting a warm and dry spring for the Philadelphia area.
In the Atlantic corridor, the almanac is predicting warmer than usual temperatures with rainfall that will sink below normal in April and be back to average by May.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing for the Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:When does spring start 2026? Spring weather forecast in Philadelphia