time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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Across the Sierra Nevada, measurements show that California’s snowpack stands at 66% of average for this time of year. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026 Next week, temperatures in southeastern Wisconsin will continue to be below average for this time of year, which Quigley said usually has highs in the upper 20s. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The staff at Miss B’s is thrilled at the response, especially during a slower time of year for the restaurant. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 With city streets ankle-deep in snow and slush, now’s the time of year when a pair of proper boots is most appreciated. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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