
Flu season doesn't follow the calendar — it follows the humidity
Flu season doesn't follow the calendar — it follows the humidityByMark WillardandCaitlin Kaiser•
September 12, 2026
Updated: September 12, 2026, 8:04 am EDTPublished: September 11, 2026, 4:05 pm EDTFlu 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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