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St. Martin's summer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010780

A period of unseasonably warm, dry, and calm weather that occurs in autumn, especially in parts of Europe. This spell of mild, sunny days appears after the first frosts of the season and provides a temporary return to summer-like conditions. The phenomenon is associated with a persistent high-pressure system that blocks colder air and is named for St. Martin's Day on November 11, around which time it often occurs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010780
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSt. Luke's summer; All-hallown summer; Old Wives' summer
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010780",
  "term": "St. Martin's summer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A period of unseasonably warm, dry, and calm weather that occurs in autumn, especially in parts of Europe. This spell of mild, sunny days appears after the first frosts of the season and provides a temporary return to summer-like conditions. The phenomenon is associated with a persistent high-pressure system that blocks colder air and is named for St. Martin's Day on November 11, around which time it often occurs.",
  "see_also": [
    "St. Luke's summer",
    "All-hallown summer",
    "Old Wives' summer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/st-martin-s-summer/"
}

Record 9,027 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.