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I S A S E A S O N, I N C L U D I N G
MOVING.
Year after year, work schedules, weather and holidays combine to repeat a familiar
pattern in moving volume. Below, the numbers from Atlas Van Lines – the second
largest moving company in North America – show the pattern. Also, see
important moving tips and the pros and cons of each moving season.
MAR
7,042
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
BUSY SEASON
SLOW SEASON
SUMMER
I S B U S Y.
WINTER
I S S L O W.
MAY - AUGUST
Because of more relaxed work schedules,
vacation from school and nicer weather,
most people choose to move during the summer
months, with May jumpstarting the busy season.
NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY
The months of November through February
are the slowest time of the year.
People are more focused on the holidays
and kids’ school activities.
ATLAS MOVED
264,470,091
ATLAS MOVED
7,622
9,641
11,942
Fall
9,637
8,400
APR
12,623
11,968
FEB
7,731
6,903
8,277
JAN
Summer
9,319
Spring
Winter
DEC
BUSY SEASON
SLOW SEASON
SUMMER
I S B U S Y.
WINTER
I S S L O W.
MAY - AUGUST
Because of more relaxed work schedules,
vacation from school and nicer weather,
most people choose to move during the summer
months, with May jumpstarting the busy season.
NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY
The months of November through February
are the slowest time of the year.
People are more focused on the holidays
and kids’ school activities.
ATLAS MOVED
264,470,091
POUNDS
ATLAS MOVED
425,142,335
POUNDS
equivalent to
18,891 African Elephants
equivalent to
30,367 African Elephants
A 14,000 pound African Elephant is equivalent in weight to
two average-sized Atlas Van Lines household goods moves.
BUSIEST MONTH
SLOWEST MONTH
JULY
F EB RUA RY
12, 623
6, 903
I NT ERSTAT E M OVES
Completed By Atlas
INTE RSTATE MOVE S
Completed By Atlas
I M P O R TA N T M O V I N G T I P S
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If moving in the busy season
(late Spring and Summer),
move as early or late in the
season as possible.
Regardless of when you move, but
especially during the busy season,
book your move as soon as possible
to get the dates you are looking for.
During the Summer, the
weekends can be busy.
If possible, plan to move
on a weekday.
I F Y O U H AV E A C H O I C E
O F W H E N TO M OV E ,
THE PROS AND CONS OF SEASONS
W I L L H E L P YO U D E C I D E .
Winter
PROS
Motivated home sellers, more
availability for movers and less
busy roads and lack of construction.
CONS
People are busy during the holidays,
ice hazards and cold weather.
Spring
PROS
Good time to start fresh, spring
break for kids and high demand
for real estate.
CONS
Potential for excessive rain, late spring
could get busy for movers and things
could get difficult with allergies.
PROS
Children out of school, home selling
season and yard sale season.
CONS
Busiest moving season, people and
belongings getting overheated and
road construction season.
PROS
Weather is not too hot and no ice,
before the holidays and less busy
season for movers.
CONS
No large breaks from school, unpredictable
weather and fallen leaves can become a
driving hazard.
Summer
Fall
Fall
PROS
Weather is not too hot and no ice,
before the holidays and less busy
season for movers.
Sources:
Atlas Van Lines Move Data
moving.about.com
usamovingcompanies.com/relocation-during-different-seasons
relocation.com/library/moving_guide/school_year_moving
moveline.com/blog/10-things-to-know-about-moving-in-summer
National Geographic (African Elephant = max of 14,000 lbs)
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CONS
No large breaks from school, unpredictable
weather and fallen leaves can become a
driving hazard.