time of year

noun phrase

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

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Record low snowpack Every major river basin and state in the West is experiencing a snow drought, a period of abnormally little snowpack for the time of year, according to NOAA. Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 The time of year also influences gas prices, as demand for fuel rises during warmer months. Grace Manthey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 Temperatures in the metro will be in the upper 50s, which is near the normal of 60 degrees for this time of year. Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 Some astronomers think Earth passes through more large debris at this time of year, according to NASA. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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