North America’s longest continuously published periodical, Old Farmers’ Almanac, has officially released its long-range forecast for fall 2026.
The publication shared that this fall will be warmer than usual across the interior of the U.S., while most of the Pacific Coast and eastern U.S. are expected to be cooler than average.
West Coast predictions
Here on the West Coast, the Almanac’s fall 2026 forecast predicts that the Pacific Southwest (effectively most of California) will experience near-normal temperatures in September before a slightly cooler October. Northern California will likely experience a slight increase in rainfall, while Southern California is expected to be drier than average.
Up in the Pacific Northwest, the publication predicts cooler and wetter weather than average, with September bringing up to 3 more inches of rainfall than normal.
Predictions across the country
Across the rest of the country, the Almanac predicts warmer-than-average temperatures in the Atlantic Corridor, Heartland, High Plains, and Desert Southwest.
Cooler-than-average conditions are expected in the Northeast, the Appalachians, the Southeast, Florida, Lower Lakes, Ohio Valley, Deep South, upper Midwest, Texas-Oklahoma, Intermountain, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Rainfall looks uneven with above-average rain through the West Coast, central and northern Rockies, as well as parts of Texas, southern Florida, and the Northeast.
More about Old Farmer’s Almanac
The Old Farmer’s Almanac began in 1792 when New England publisher Robert B. Thomas published the first edition. The publication is known for creating long-range forecasts based on solar activity, astronomical cycles, and observed weather patterns.
Over more than two centuries, the Almanac has evolved its forecast process to incorporate modern climatology and meteorology, and it continues to be highly awaited by those seeking planting and harvesting tips, astronomical patterns, and more.
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