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These charts and maps show how springtime in Philadelphia is getting earlier and warmer

Spring in Philadelphia has already been running about eight days earlier than the long term average, but this year, it's double that. Here are five charts to show how spring has changed since 1970.

A hyacinth in bloom in Cherry Hill, N.J. The 'first leaf' for lilacs came 16 days earlier than normal in 2020 because of warm weather.
A hyacinth in bloom in Cherry Hill, N.J. The 'first leaf' for lilacs came 16 days earlier than normal in 2020 because of warm weather.Read moreFrank Kummer
    by Frank Kummer
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