Solstice 2024

Summer Solstice 2024: The Hottest Start Yet! Will It Get Even Hotter?

Get ready for the longest day of the year and a scorching start to summer in 2024! Find out if this year's summer solstice will break records.

Summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on June 20, heralding the summer solstice - the longest day of the year. Despite the anticipation of scorching heat, the summer solstice does not always coincide with the hottest temperatures. This year's solstice, occurring at 4:51 p.m. EDT, marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, but it may not be the hottest day. In Tennessee, the question remains: will this be the hottest summer solstice in recent memory?

Interestingly, the 2024 summer solstice is unique for its early timing in 228 years, with the date continuing to shift forward every leap year until 2100. This phenomenon raises curiosity as to why the annual solstice is gradually happening sooner. As summer kicks off, the June solstice brings longer days as you move from the Equator towards the North Pole in the Northern Hemisphere. The excitement of summer's commencement is palpable, especially in Rochester, as the longest day of the year is finally here.

Did you know that during the June solstice, the duration of daylight increases as you travel towards the North Pole in the Northern Hemisphere? As the countdown to summer's official start begins, speculation about the year's hottest days intensifies. The unique timing of the 2024 summer solstice, being the earliest in centuries, adds an element of mystery to this annual event. Let's embrace the Sun's warmth on this special day!