The Start of Fall is Just Around the Corner in Augusta
It looks like the dog days of summer may finally be over in the Augusta area. It will still be in the upper 80s and even low 90s this week, but no more temperatures inching toward triple digits this year, according to the Weather Channel. Could this be the start of Fall?
We officially welcome fall, or the Fall Equinox, on Saturday, September 23 at 2:50 a.m. It’s the moment when the sun crosses the Equator, giving us more darkness than daylight. Our hours of daylight have been getting shorter each day since the summer solstice in June. In mid-December we’ll have the arrival of the winter solstice, which will mark the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight.
High temperatures in the Augusta area for the remainder of September should be in the 80’s, with lows in the low to mid 60s. The long range forecast for the first day of fall on September 23 calls for sunshine and a high of 83, with a low of 63. The average high temperature for that date is 86.
It won’t be long before we see bursts of color in the trees before the leaves begin to fall. We don’t see the end of Daylight Saving Time though until November 5 at 2 a.m. That’s when we “fall back” and set our clocks back one hour before going to bed November 4. We gain an hour of sleep that night, but sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier and there will be more light in the morning.
Georgia Has One of Most Beautiful Areas for Fall Foliage in America
The fall season is a glorious time in America. From coast to coast, many different areas off beautiful fall colors in radiant reds, oranges and yellows. So, what are the most beautiful areas for fall foliage in America?
Peak fall foliage season is different based on where you are located. Some areas of the U.S. see fall colors as early as September, while others peak later on, such as in October or even November. Generally speaking, areas with longer winters will have earlies fall colors, and areas with longer summers will have later fall colors. Most of America hits peak fall foliage season in the month of October. Of course, areas bordering Canada will be the first to see those colors.
If you’re wondering the science behind the fall colors, the color that the leaves become depends on a few factors. Those include the chlorophyll and weather conditions during the summer or fall. Chlorophyll is a pigment that aids in giving leaves their color. In general, big changes from the norm in precipitation, whether it’s getting way too much rain or not enough, can really impact the fall foliage season.
Also, I remember last year, the radiant colors in my area fell off the trees early. The reason was that we had a wind storm come through, so the leaves fell prematurely. I was pretty upset about it, because not only do I like to see beautiful fall colors, I also like to paint fall colors. So, my muse was gone.
That said, if you are in the mood to view fall colors this year, here are some great places to do it. Read on for 10 Beautiful spots in America for fall colors. What are your favorite areas to see fall foliage? Reach out to me on social media here and let me know.
Georgia Has One of Most Beautiful Areas for Fall Foliage in America
Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.
