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09-05-2025
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Is New York in for a sizzling summer? Here's what Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
Buds are starting to blossom and temperatures are on the rise. As spring starts to unfold in New York, many are already looking ahead to summer. The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its long-range summer weather forecast. Depending on where you live in the Empire State will impact your predicted weather. After last year marked one of the hottest summers on record, the Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted this summer will be just as intense with "a scorcher of a summer." Hot and dry conditions are expected throughout much of the country in June, July and August. According to the report, "predictions indicate a gradual buildup to record-breaking heat." June temperatures are expected near normal, but July and August are expected to bring above-normal temperatures across most regions, including for much of New York state. Western New York, including the Buffalo and Rochester regions and some counties along the Lake Erie and Ontario shorelines, are predicted to experience hot and rainy weather this summer, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast. The Old Farmers' Almanac's summer forecast also includes summer outlooks for precipitation and calls for "near to slightly below normal" rainfall across most of the country, especially in the western half. Northern and central New England could see more precipitation than normal, the outlook said. In general, the forecast parallels the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center's outlook for summer, with much of the country expected to experience above average temperatures from June to August and about half the nation to get average or above average precipitation in that same timeframe. The Farmer's Almanac also predicts above- to high-above average temperatures, as well as near-average precipitation for much of the country. In New York, the almanac predicts "broiling" temperatures and average precipitation, according to the report. AccuWeather has not yet released its summer long-range forecast. June 20, the date of the summer equinox, marks the first day of summer in the United States. This year it lands on a Friday and summer solstice is at 10:42 p.m. Meteorological summer, however, begins at the start of June and lasts three months, through the end of August. Summer will end with the start of fall - which in 2025 lands on Monday, Sept. 22. 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 winter that spanned 2023 and 2024, the Almanac listed its total accuracy rate for the season at 64%. The publication attributed the lower rate to "abnormal recent weather patterns." This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Is NY in for a sizzling summer? What Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
Yahoo
11-04-2025
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Here's what Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting for summer 2025 in California
Most of California will have a hot, dry summer. according to the Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range weather forecast. After last year marked one of the hottest summers to date, the Old Farmer's Almanac's forecast is predicting that this summer will be just as intense. The outlook predicts near-normal temperatures in most parts of the country in June, with July and August expected to see a buildup of heat. Meteorological summer starts on June 1, and astronomical summer — which is marked by the summer solstice — begins on June 20. Most of the country, including most of California, is expected to see hot temperatures this summer, based on the Old Farmer's Almanac's forecast. All but the extreme northern strip of California is expected to have a hot, dry summer, but in the north, the prediction is for it to be cool and dry. "Expect hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., except for the Northwest and southern Florida," the Old Farmers' Almanac's forecast says. The Old Farmers' Almanac's summer forecast also includes outlooks for precipitation around the country this summer. The forecast predicts "near to slightly below normal" rainfall across most of the country, especially in the western half including in California. Northern and central New England could see more precipitation than normal, the outlook also said. According to its website, the Old Farmer's Almanac makes its predictions by comparing solar activity with weather patterns. The almanac 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 winter 2023-24, 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 Palm Springs Desert Sun: See Old Farmer's Almanac California summer forecast
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11-04-2025
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Ohio expected to have a hot and rainy summer, Old Farmer's Almanac says
Ohioans, get ready for a hot, wet American summer. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it's going to be a "scorcher" this summer, with many areas of the U.S. experiencing hot and dry conditions. Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, on the other hand, are expected to be hot and rainy. Here's what to know. The exact start date of summer depends on whom you ask. Climate scientists often identify June 1 as the first day of the meteorological summer. For those tuned in to the astronomical calendar, summer doesn't start until a few weeks later. The summer solstice, the astronomical start of summer, is Sunday, June 20. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, summer 2024 was one of the hottest summers on record, with a nationwide average temperature of 73.8 degrees, which is about two and a half degrees above normal. Unfortunately, it looks like this summer will be "just as intense," with hotter-than-normal temperatures forecast across most of the U.S., except for the Northwest and southern Florida. Summer temperatures, on average, will be hotter than normal around the country this year, including the Midwest. However, above-normal rainfall is also forecast in states south of the Great Lakes, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. So what's considered hot for Cincinnati? Here's a look at the area's average monthly high and low temperatures, according to the National Weather Service: June: An average high of 82.6 degrees and a low of 62.13 degrees. July: An average high of 86 degrees and a low of 65.94 degrees. August: An average high of 85.32 degrees and a low of 64.68 degrees. September: An average high of 78.90 degrees and a low of 57.30 degrees. Here's a look at the average precipitation amounts for Cincinnati during the summer, according to the National Weather Service: June: 4.75 inches. July: 3.83 inches. August: 3.43 inches. September: 3.11 inches. According to USA TODAY, the Old Farmer's Almanac has made a name for itself by providing annual long-term weather forecasts. The book also gives readers full moon dates, recipes and various self-help tips. But these big-picture weather predictions should be taken with a grain of salt, some weather experts say. Both the Old Farmer's Almanac, which began in 1792, and the Farmer's Almanac, which started in 1818, began more than a century before satellite weather tracking became a practice. The Old Farmer's Almanac says its secret weather-predicting formula was devised in 1792 by its founder, Robert B. Thomas, and notes that the formula is "locked in a black box" at the almanac's offices to this day. Includes reporting by USA TODAY. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Old Farmer's Almanac: Ohioans should expect a hot and rainy summer
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11-04-2025
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Ohio expected to have a hot and rainy summer, Old Farmer's Almanac says
Ohioans, get ready for a hot, wet American summer. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it's going to be a "scorcher" this summer, with many areas of the U.S. experiencing hot and dry conditions. Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, on the other hand, are expected to be hot and rainy. Here's what to know. The exact start date of summer depends on whom you ask. Climate scientists often identify June 1 as the first day of the meteorological summer. For those tuned in to the astronomical calendar, summer doesn't start until a few weeks later. The summer solstice, the astronomical start of summer, is Sunday, June 20. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, summer 2024 was one of the hottest summers on record, with a nationwide average temperature of 73.8 degrees, which is about two and a half degrees above normal. Unfortunately, it looks like this summer will be "just as intense," with hotter-than-normal temperatures forecast across most of the U.S., except for the Northwest and southern Florida. Summer temperatures, on average, will be hotter than normal around the country this year, including the Midwest. However, above-normal rainfall is also forecast in states south of the Great Lakes, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. So what's considered hot for Cincinnati? Here's a look at the area's average monthly high and low temperatures, according to the National Weather Service: June: An average high of 82.6 degrees and a low of 62.13 degrees. July: An average high of 86 degrees and a low of 65.94 degrees. August: An average high of 85.32 degrees and a low of 64.68 degrees. September: An average high of 78.90 degrees and a low of 57.30 degrees. Here's a look at the average precipitation amounts for Cincinnati during the summer, according to the National Weather Service: June: 4.75 inches. July: 3.83 inches. August: 3.43 inches. September: 3.11 inches. According to USA TODAY, the Old Farmer's Almanac has made a name for itself by providing annual long-term weather forecasts. The book also gives readers full moon dates, recipes and various self-help tips. But these big-picture weather predictions should be taken with a grain of salt, some weather experts say. Both the Old Farmer's Almanac, which began in 1792, and the Farmer's Almanac, which started in 1818, began more than a century before satellite weather tracking became a practice. The Old Farmer's Almanac says its secret weather-predicting formula was devised in 1792 by its founder, Robert B. Thomas, and notes that the formula is "locked in a black box" at the almanac's offices to this day. Includes reporting by USA TODAY. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Old Farmer's Almanac: Ohioans should expect a hot and rainy summer
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10-04-2025
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Will Florida see another scorching summer in 2025? See what Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
After facing a colder-than-average winter season, Floridians are ready to embrace the warm, sunny springtime weather. However, summer's oppressive heat is fast approaching. Last year was Earth's warmest summer on record, according to NASA analysis. Global temperatures in 2024 were 2.30 degrees Fahrenheit above the agency's 20th-century baseline (1951-1980), which topped the previous record set in 2023. On April 2, the Old Farmer's Almanac released its long-range summer forecast for North America. It covered seasonal rainfall forecasts and predicted how hot it could be this summer, saying, "It's going to be a scorcher". Will Florida endure another sweltering summer? Here's what to know and what part of the state could see a break from the usual heat. The first day of summer is June 20. The 2025 summer solstice goes through Sept. 22. The summer of 2025 is predicted to be intense, with hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., except for the Northwest and southern Florida. Yes, but only certain parts of the state. Old Farmer's Almanac predicts precipitation will be higher than normal in southern Florida. According to its website, the Old Farmer's Almanac bases its predictions on a comparison of solar activity and weather patterns. The Almanac explains that its forecasts draw on various academic fields, including solar science, climatology, and meteorology. It also notes that its current weather forecasting method is a modern adaptation of a formula developed by the almanac's founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792. The Old Farmer's Almanac, distinct from the Farmers' Almanac, claims an 80% accuracy rate for its weather predictions. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill preventing local governments from requiring heat protection for outdoor workers last year. House Bill 433, referred to as the Employment Regulations Bill, says it seeks to "prohibit political subdivisions (city and county governments) from maintaining a minimum wage other than a state or federal minimum wage; prohibit political subdivisions from controlling, affecting, or awarding preferences based on the wages or employment benefits of entities doing business with the political subdivision; revise and provide applicability." Regarding heat exposure protections, the bill's summary details that it prohibits political subdivisions from: Requiring an employer, including an employer contracting with the political subdivision, to meet or provide heat exposure requirements not otherwise required under state or federal law. Giving preference, or considering or seeking information, in a competitive solicitation to an employer based on the employer's heat exposure requirements. Despite outlining in its summary that counties and cities would have to adopt the state's stances on heat exposure protection, Florida does not have any statewide standard. However, the bill's text heavily supports OSHA's guidelines regarding the subject. Florida is under federal OSHA jurisdiction, which covers most private-sector workers within the state. State and local government workers are not covered by federal OSHA. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. An average season in the Atlantic basin has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, according to NOAA. Old Farmer's Almanac also released its predictions, warning Florida will see tropical storms from mid-July through late August. Researchers from Colorado State University also issued their initial forecast for the 2025 hurricane season last week, predicting an above-average season with 17 named storms. "We anticipate that the 2025 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have above-normal activity," says the report, explaining that the current La Niña conditions are likely to transition to ENSO neutral conditions over the next couple of months. Sea surface temperatures across and eastern and central Atlantic are generally warmer than normal although they are not as warm as they were this time last year, says the forecast, which reads, "A warmer-than-normal tropical Atlantic combined with likely ENSO neutral (or potential La Niña) conditions typically provides a more conducive dynamic and thermodynamic environment for hurricane formation and intensification." Contributing: Olivia Rose, Arizona Republic This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Florida summer 2025: Here's almanac outlook for heat, rainfall
