California foliage in 2025

The season as it actually happened, from daily ERA5 weather observations.

Peak hit around November 12

First strong color ~October 28 · past peak ~November 21 · bare by ~December 5

Color starts: October 28Peak: November 12Bare: December 5AugustDecember

Derived from 76 weather anchors · spread across the region ±18 days (higher elevations run earlier).

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