It might feel like fall this week, but when is the first day of fall for 2024?

Cooler weather and the Iowa State Fair are indicators to some that summer is ending and fall is about to begin. But when is the first true day of the beloved season?

When is the first day of fall 2024?

The first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere starts at 7:44 a.m. Central Time on Sunday, Sept. 22, according to the Farmer's Almanac . The first day of summer was June 20. The astronomical start of a season is based on the position of the Earth relative to the sun, according to the Farmer's Almanac .

The meteorological autumn season starts Sept. 1 each year and relies on the annual temperature cycle and the 12-month calendar.

When is Labor Day 2024?

Labor Day is another indicator for mental calendars that summer is nearing an end, but at least most people get the day off.

This year, Labor Day is Sept. 2 . The federal holiday is always on the first Monday of every September.

What will the weather be like this fall?

While Iowa has been experiencing a cool August, the Old Farmers' Almanac says this autumn will be a warm one .

After a wet spring and record flooding, it says Iowans should prepare for a below-average season of rainfall, too.

But. the Farmer's Almanac expects a frosty fall and early snow.

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR .

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