time of year

noun phrase

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

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Kansas City’s average temperature for this time of year is typically 66 degrees. — Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Those temperatures are slightly below normal for this time of year, when average highs are about 78 degrees in downtown Los Angeles. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Depending on the time of year, your location and the weather, your hopes to see the night sky in real life might not be as easy as heading into the backyard and peering up. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026 The best horror movies for Halloween need to offer something a little richer, that mix of shivers and catharsis that makes this time of year so darned fun. — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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