Localized countdown
How many days until Winter in United States?
Today in United States is Sunday, October 4, 2026. The next Winter falls on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Target date
Tuesday 1 Dec
Year
2026
Winter
57
days remaining
8 weeks, 1 day
1,3711,371
hrs
82.3K82,307
min
4.9M4,938,432
sec
Next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 1, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | December 1, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | December 1, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | December 1, 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | December 1, 2030 | Sunday |
Winter Facts
Historical curiosities
Winter has shaped history in dramatic ways.
The eruption of Mount Tambora caused the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, bringing global cold and crop failures.
Records and stats
Winter is the season of temperature extremes.
The coldest temperature recorded on Earth's surface was -89.2°C at Vostok Station in Antarctica in 1983.
Cultural quirks
Winter traditions are often about endurance as much as celebration.
Many Australians now celebrate a second "Christmas in July" just to enjoy the idea of a cold-weather festive meal.