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Our poll is still running – is today, December 1st, the first day of Summer to you? Or do you prefer to acknowledge the start of Summer when the Summer Solstice begins on December 22nd?
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Karl on 1/12/2010 10:10am
This years November was a lot warmer than usual.
Last year summer didn’t really start until the Solstice.
Peter Lane on 1/12/2010 6:37am
Interesting – I’ve always gone for the summer solstice date because there is no way in the world that autumn starts on March 1 in this country.
Also when in England spring doesn’t really kick in until April.
Just my opinion anyway.
Guest on 1/12/2010 6:35am
Question for you – how many people actually know what the solstice is and its significance on weather patterns?
WW Forecast Team on 1/12/2010 9:16am
Absolutely no idea – well they will know when the solstice is now!
What’s your take on the significance on weather patterns from that date?
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