Much of the country is very much still in need of their down jackets, and some states are even getting hit with a blizzard this week. But at least this transitional time from winter to spring will afford us more sunlight. Meteorologists at AccuWeather just released a detailed map of how much additional daylight each U.S. state will gain during the month of March. Plus, we're breaking down everything you need to know about daylight saving time, the start of spring, and when your region is actually going to get warmer weather.
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When is daylight saving time 2025?
Daylight saving time will take place at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 9. Since we're "springing ahead," we lose an hour of sleep—but we gain more daylight.
The only states that won't be setting their clocks ahead by one hour are Hawaii and most of Arizona. Daylight saving time remains in effect until standard time, when we set our clocks back, on the first Sunday of November.
When does spring 2025 start?
The first official day of spring is Thursday, March 20 at 5:01 a.m. EDT. This is known as the Spring Equinox or astronomical spring. As AccuWeather explains, it "varies each year due to leap years and Earth's orbit."
March 1 began what is known as meteorological spring, which includes the months of March, April, and May. "Forecasters prefer to use meteorological spring because it is consistent year-to-year, unlike its astronomical counterpart," notes AccuWeather.
However, the Farmer's Almanac predicts that things may not warm up until later. Here's what their long-range weather forecast says for your region:
- Pacific Northwest: Cool, damp temperatures through June
- Southwest: Drier than usual and mild
- South Central: Warm, wet, and thundery
- Midwest: Very cool and wet
- Great Lakes: Cool and rainy
- New England: Cool and wet
- Northeast: Cool and wet
- Southeast: Warm, wet, and thundery
When will your state get more daylight?
According to AccuWeather, following daylight saving, expect later sunsets and sunrises, with most states gaining 2 or 3 minutes of additional daylight each day. "By March 31, the sun will be above the horizon more than an hour longer than on March 1 for most of the United States," they say.
Most of the country will get at least an hour of extra sunlight by the end of the month, with the northernmost states enjoying an hour-and-a-half more daylight.
