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Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts September Weather Across US
0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Old Farmer’s Almanac long-range weather outlook for September offers a region-by-region look at what the month ahead may bring across the United States.
As a long-range outlook , the forecast describes broad regional patterns rather than exact day-to-day conditions. The Almanac divides the country into zones and outlines whether temperatures and precipitation are expected to trend above or below historical averages.
The publication says its long-range forecasts combine solar science, climatology and meteorology. Its method compares solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current solar activity, while also considering climate data and large-scale signals such as El Niño and La Niña to predict broader temperature and precipitation trends.
Here’s a regional overview of what conditions are likely for September, according to the publication:
September begins with showery and cool conditions through September 7, followed by a sunny but still cool period from September 8 to 11. Rainy periods are expected before sunshine returns from September 12 to 19, while showers and cool conditions are forecast for the remainder of the month.
The Almanac forecasts a temperature of 59 degrees, 2 degrees below average, with 5.5 inches of precipitation, around 2 inches above average.
The Atlantic Corridor is expected to see scattered thunderstorms from September 1 to 12, with warm conditions giving way to cooler weather. Scattered showers are forecast in the north from September 13 to 23, while the south remains sunny, before isolated showers and cool conditions affect the region during the final week.
Precipitation is forecast at 3 inches, about 1 inch below average, while the temperature is expected to average 68 degrees, 1 degree below normal.
September starts sunny and warm in the Appalachians before scattered showers bring cooler conditions from September 7 to 12. From September 13 to 23, isolated showers are expected in the north while the south remains sunny, with cool temperatures turning warmer. Showers and cool weather follow from September 24 to 27, before the month ends with showers in the north, sunshine in the south and milder conditions.
The region’s September temperature is forecast at 63 degrees, 2 degrees below average, with precipitation around 2 inches below average.
The Southeast outlook calls for sunny and mild conditions to open September. Thunderstorms are expected before sunshine returns from September 8 to 18, accompanied by cooler weather. Another sunny and mild stretch follows through September 24, with the month ending sunny as cool conditions turn warmer.
The Almanac forecasts a temperature of 74 degrees, 1 degree below average, and 2 inches of precipitation, about 3 inches below average.
Florida begins the month with scattered thunderstorms and conditions turning from warm to cooler through September 11. From September 12 to 20, the north is expected to be sunny while the south sees thunderstorms, with mild temperatures across the region. Sunshine is forecast to continue in the north through the end of the month, while isolated thunderstorms remain possible in the south.
Precipitation is forecast at 7.5 inches, with the north 2 inches below average and the south 2 inches above average. The Almanac forecasts a temperature of 80 degrees, 1 degree below average.
The Lower Great Lakes region is expected to start September sunny, with cool conditions turning warmer through September 8. Rain and cooler weather are forecast from September 9 to 11, followed by periods of rain in the east and sunshine in the west through September 16. Showers are expected from September 17 through the end of the month, with cool temperatures becoming milder.
The Almanac forecasts an average September temperature of 60 degrees, 2 degrees below normal, and 3 inches of precipitation, considered average.
September begins with scattered showers in the Ohio Valley, with warm weather turning cooler through September 9. Sunny conditions follow from September 10 to 20 as cool temperatures become warmer. The final 10 days are expected to bring scattered showers in the east and sunshine in the west, with cool conditions across the region.
September’s temperature is forecast at 66 degrees, 2 degrees below average, with precipitation average in the east and 2 inches below average in the west.
The Deep South begins September with sunshine followed by showers, while cool conditions turn warmer through September 8. Sunny and cool weather is expected from September 9 to 14, followed by sunny and warm conditions through September 23. Isolated showers are forecast during the final week, with cooler weather in the north and mild conditions in the south.
The region’s temperature is forecast at 76 degrees, 1 degree below average, with precipitation around 2 inches below normal.
The Upper Midwest outlook starts with sunshine and a turn toward very warm conditions through September 6. A few showers and chilly weather are forecast from September 7 to 10, followed by sunshine and then showers through September 16. Rainy periods and cool conditions are expected from September 17 through the end of the month.
The Almanac forecasts a temperature of 57 degrees, 2 degrees below average, and 3.5 inches of precipitation, a half inch above average.
The Heartland is expected to begin September sunny and warm before a few showers alongside chilly conditions from September 6 to 9. Sunshine returns from September 10 to 16 as temperatures turn warmer, followed by thunderstorms through September 19. Sunny and hot weather is forecast from September 20 to 23, before isolated thunderstorms and cooler conditions close the month.
The Almanac predicts an average September temperature of 68.5 degrees, a half-degree above normal, with 1.5 i...
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