NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -The Spring season is getting warmer across the United States. A new analysis released by Climate Central shows climate change is the leading driver of spring warming trends in 98% of 241 major U.S. cities analyzed from 1970-2025.
Key Findings
Increased Warm Spring Days
Unusually warm spring days now happen more often in nearly every city analyzed. Some 84% of cities now experience at least one more week’s worth of warmer-than-normal spring days than in the 1970s.
Nashville Case Study
Nashville is no exception to this trend. Data shows on average Music City has:
16 more Spring days with elevated temperaturesTemperatures 3.4° higher than historical averagesThe trend is 94% due to climate change according to the research
Regional Patterns
Spring has warmed the most across the southern tier of the country, particularly in the Southwest.
Consequences of Spring Warming
While it’s nice to have warm days after a cold and icy winter, these warmer days do come with a price:
Prolonged seasonal allergies – Extended warm periods allow allergens to persist longerWorsened wildfire risk – Earlier snowmelt and drier conditions increase fire dangerLimited snow-fed water supplies – Reduced snowpack affects water availability for agriculture and communities
Analysis period: 1970-2025 | Source: Climate Central
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