First day of summer 2025 kicks off with the summer solstice, bringing heat and sunshine ahead
Summer is finally here officially! After weeks of rainy weather, New Yorkers can expect sunny skies and rising temperatures. Prepare for sunshine, heat, and everything summer has to offer.
Summer officially kicks off with the
summer solstice
on Friday, signalling the astronomical start of the season in the Northern Hemisphere. It's the longest day of the year, which means brighter, hotter days ahead.
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When is the first day of summer 2025?
The summer solstice occurs on Friday, June 20, 2025, officially beginning astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Thus, June 20 marks the
first day of summer
in 2025. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, Friday, June 20, 2025, is the longest day of the year.
What is summer solstice?
The summer solstice is on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:42 PM EDT. The solstice signifies the official commencement of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, happening when Earth reaches the position in its orbit where the North Pole is maximally tilted toward the Sun, leading to the longest day and shortest night of the year, as per the Almanac.
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During the June solstice, the Northern Hemisphere receives sunlight at the most direct angle of the year. This leads to the Northern Hemisphere seeing the greatest duration of sunlight hours.
What weather should we expect after June 20?
Following the summer solstice on June 20, temperatures are anticipated to ascend into the 90s across the state, as per National Weather Service predictions. As Temperatures in New York are expected to rise, daylight will also last more than 15 hours in many cities.
Does the same day always mark the solstice?
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First day of summer 2025 brings heat, sunshine, and the year's longest day
The June solstice is determined by the Sun's arrival at its northernmost point from the celestial equator, not by a particular time or date on the calendar. As a result, it is not always the same day that the solstice falls. At the moment, it alternates between June 20 and June 22.
How long will the sun stay out in New York?
On June 20, some New York cities, including Watertown, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Albany, Binghamton, White Plains, and New York City, will get to experience 15 hours and 32 minutes of sunshine. Use the sunrise and sunset calculator in the Almanac to determine how much sunlight you'll receive on the longest day of the year.
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When does summer officially start in 2025?
Astronomical summer begins on June 20, 2025, at 10:42 p.m. EDT, which coincides with the summer solstice.
Which New York City receives the most daylight on June 20?
Watertown tops the list, with 15 hours and 32 minutes of daylight during the solstice.
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