Tired of the cold? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for spring 2025 weather
After months of brutal cold fronts throughout New England, the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting warmer-than-normal temperatures for the region this spring.
The Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range spring weather forecast is predicting warm temperatures for most of the country in April and May.
The publication divides its forecast by regions, rather than states, and the New England area is split in two: the Northeast region represents Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and the northwestern half of Massachusetts. The Atlantic Corridor region is made up of southeast Massachusetts, including Boston, as well as Rhode Island and most of Connecticut.
For the Northeast region of the country, which includes northwestern Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting warm and dry days this spring.
The publication said temperatures will be warmer than average in the area, especially in April (3°F above normal). Precipitation is expected to be average in April and below average in May.
The Atlantic Corridor region, which includes southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and most of Connecticut, the Old Farmer's Almanac is also predicting above average temperatures.
The publication is predicting above average rainfall in the region in April, and slightly below normal rainfall in May.
According to its website, the Old Farmer's Almanac makes its predictions by comparing solar activity with weather patterns.
The almanac says it uses multiple academic disciplines for its predictions, including solar science, climatology and meteorology.
It also says the weather forecast methodology is the modern version of a formula created by the Almanac's founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792.
The Old Farmer's Almanac, which is slightly different from the Farmers' Almanac, claims an 80% accuracy rate on its predictions.
In a report analyzing the success of its predictions for last winter, the Almanac said its total accuracy rate for the season was 64%. The publication attributed the lower rate to "abnormal recent weather patterns."
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Old Farmer's Almanac Spring forecast: When it will warm up in MA
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