Sunday marks astronomical start of summer, lasting for 93 days (opens original article in a new tab)

The summer solstice marks the astronomical start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday, with summer lasting 93 days this year.

• Countries in the Northern Hemisphere experience the summer solstice on Sunday
• The summer solstice occurs at 11:24 a.m. Makkah time with the sun over the Tropic of Cancer
• Summer lasts 93 days this year with hottest periods delayed due to seasonal lag
• Daylight hours decrease after solstice until the autumnal equinox on September 23