How Long is Cold and Flu Season in The United States?
The cold and flu season in the United States lasts about 4 months, with the major months being November through January. However, each state is currently in its timeline, so each season differs.
The table below organizes the months of cold and flu season for a state in each of the five US regions based on 2021 and 2022 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Cold and Flu Season and Peak Months in Each US Region
| US State + Region | Cold and Flu Season by Month | Month with Peak Cases |
|---|---|---|
| New York (Northeast) | November 2021 - mid-January 2022 mid-March - June 2022 early October 2022 (right now) | end of December |
| Florida (Southeast) | November 2021 - mid-January 2022 mid-May - July 2022 early October 2022 (right now) | mid-December end of May and early June |
| Texas (Southwest) | November 2021 - late January 2022 late August 2022 - right now | January |
| Minnesota (Midwest) | October 2021 - January 2022 | November and December |
| California (West) | December 2021 - January 2022 | early January |
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Michelle Fleming is a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Public Health, focusing on biostatistics and informatics and minoring in Health Communications. Michelle is passionate about bridging the gap in health inequalities through advocacy and policy, especially within minority groups.