It might be too soon to think about pumpkin spice and plaid — heck, NYC is in the midst of yet another heatwave — but the Old Farmer’s Almanac Fall Forecast has officially arrived, and we’re interrupting your dip in the pool to bring you the results.
The trusty weather handbook predicts that the country as a whole will see a “hotter than usual” fall. However, upon a deep dive into the predictions, it seems New York might’ve struck gold. (And yes, we’re talking about the color of the leaves.)
Of course, Mother Nature is the only one who truly knows what’s in store, but we autumn lovers and spooky kids are pretty pleased with the Northeast’s results.
A deep dive into the Old Farmer’s Almanac Fall Forecast 2025
Predictions indicate a warmer trek to the pumpkin patches this year, particularly in the West, but as we know, this isn’t necessarily the case for everyone in the country.
According to the findings, the following locales are in for a cooler-than-usual autumn:
- The Northeast
- Appalachians
- The Lower Lakes
- Ohio Valley
- Upper Midwest
- Desert Southwest
- Hawaii
So, what does said “cooler than usual” weather mean? Just that: September’s average temperature in the Northeast will be 2 degrees below normal at 59 and October’s will be 46, which is 3 below normal. We can expect “overall chilly weather” but every once in awhile, a hot spell and some precipitation might head our way. (Sorry, folks.)
What we’re particularly excited about? Fall colors, of course. We’re hoping for a sea of reds and oranges on the trees in Central Park, and we could very well get picture-perfect views.
Per the handbook, “The cool temperatures and below-average rainfalls could translate to some pretty foliage in the Northeastern region.” You don’t have to tell us twice!
If you need us, we’ll be eyeing new Halloween costumes, refreshing the fall foliage tracker, and lighting our pumpkin-scented candles.
For more information on the 2025 findings, you can read The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s predictions in full online.