The timing of when it gets cold depends largely on the region. In the United States, the coldest time generally varies by region:
- In the western U.S., the coldest days usually occur in December.
- In most of the eastern U.S., the coldest days typically happen in January.
- Alaska tends to experience its coldest days in January.
- Low latitude areas such as Hawaii and Puerto Rico can have their coldest days as late as February or early March.
This pattern is driven by various factors, including air masses and snow cover influencing temperatures. For a more localized prediction, checking local weather forecasts closer to the season is advisable since yearly variation can occur.
If the inquiry is about general cold weather onset or cold season, fall and winter months (from around October through February) are when temperatures start to get cold in most temperate regions. If more specific regional information is needed (e.g., for a particular country outside the U.S. or a city), please specify.
