1
: a periodic wind especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia
2
: the season of the southwest monsoon in India and adjacent areas that is characterized by very heavy rainfall
3
: rainfall that is associated with the monsoon
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floods caused by summer monsoons
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Winds from monsoons, tropical storms, and even seismic activity can lift spores, while consistent rain and atmospheric rivers create the moist conditions that allow fungi to thrive.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
However, the long-term outlook remains uncertain, with the strength of the upcoming monsoon season and the potential development of El Niño and other influential factors.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Historically, wildfire activity ramps up in late March or early April, as snow at the highest elevations begins to thaw, and the season peaks in June before the monsoon arrives.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
This trail is best hiked March-June or September-October, outside of summer heat and monsoon season.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
However, the long-term outlook remains uncertain, with the strength of the upcoming monsoon season and the potential development of El Niño and other influential factors.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Historically, wildfire activity ramps up in late March or early April, as snow at the highest elevations begins to thaw, and the season peaks in June before the monsoon arrives.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
This trail is best hiked March-June or September-October, outside of summer heat and monsoon season.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Monsoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monsoon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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monsoon
noun
mon·soon
män-ˈsün 
1
: a periodic wind in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia
2
: the rainy season that accompanies the southwest monsoon
3
: rainfall that is associated with the monsoon season
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