It’s been a hot, wet summer here in the ATL, and if you’re looking for a cool-down in the fall… we’ve got some, uh, maybe not so great news for ya. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a warmer-than-average fall in the southeast. Keep scrolling for all the details about our weather predictions for the south this fall!
First of all, what is the Old Farmer’s Almanac?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the oldest continuously published periodical in the United States, since its founding in 1792. It focuses on publishing forecasts for weather, climate and solar science. In other words, they can tell you all about the spacial happenings for the year, the weather patterns to expect, and the temperatures to get ready for!
What does the Old Farmer’s Almanac predict for the Southeast this fall?
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it’s going to be a warm, dry fall. Here’s what they have to say,
September and October will be warmer than normal, with below-average rainfall. September: Avg. temp 78° (3° above normal); 4” rain (1” below normal). Expect mostly warm, stormy conditions with a cooler finish. October: Avg. temp 64° (1° below normal); 1.5” rain (1.5” below normal). Sunny and warm early, with light showers mid-month and a cooler end.
These regions will be warmer-than-average for this time of year:
- Atlantic Corridor
- Southeast
- Florida
- Deep South
- Heartland
- Texas-Oklahoma
- High Plains
- Intermountain
- Pacific Northwest
- Pacific Southwest
- Alaska
And these regions will be cooler-than-average for this time of year:
- The Northeast
- Appalachians
- The Lower Lakes
- Ohio Valley
- Upper Midwest
- Desert Southwest
- Hawaii
What does this mean for Atlanta?
Well, for right now, it just means that you might want your pumpkin spice latte iced and to wear a cooler Halloween costume! But as the fall rolls around, we’ll have a better idea of what to expect!