Flu season timing tied to humidity, not the calendar
Mark WillardCaitlin Kaiser
ByMark WillardandCaitlin Kaiser
2 hours agoUpdated: September 12, 2026, 8:04 am EDTPublished: September 11, 2026, 4:05 pm EDT

Flu season doesn't run on the calendar — it runs on the humidity and temperature, spreading faster when the air turns very dry and cold or very warm and wet. As the climate keeps changing, some regions could have milder flu seasons while others may see outbreaks grow stronger. Watch to see how the changing climate could impact flu season.

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