The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a varied weather pattern across the United States in its October forecast. Below is a regional breakdown of what different parts of the country can expect in the weeks ahead, according to the publication.
Why It Matters
Published since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims to be the oldest continuously published periodical in the United States. The information in the almanac can help readers plan for the month ahead, whether for farming or just day-to-day life.
What To Know
In its forecast for October, The Old Farmer’s Almanac said the Northeast will see scattered showers and cool conditions from October 1 to 6. A period of sunny but cool weather is expected from October 7 to 10. Between October 11 and 17, showers will give way to sunshine, with temperatures starting mild before turning cold. October 18 and 19 will bring rainy and cool conditions, followed by isolated showers and chilly weather from October 20 to 28. To close out the month, showers are expected in the north and sunny conditions in the south, with cool temperatures continuing, according to the publication.
The almanac’s forecast for the Atlantic Corridor shows cooler-than-average temperatures for October, with precipitation near normal. From October 1 to 8, the region will experience scattered showers, followed by sunny weather, with conditions turning cool. October 9 to 12 is forecast to be rainy and warm. Between October 13 and 18, sunny weather will give way to heavy rain, followed by cooler temperatures. For the remainder of the month, from October 19 to 31, scattered showers and cool conditions are expected.
From October 1 to 9 in the Appalachians, conditions will vary, with showers in the north and sunnier weather in the south, along with cool temperatures, according to the publication. Between October 10 and 24, scattered showers are expected, accompanied by continued cool weather. To close the month, from October 25 to 31, expect sunny conditions, starting cool before warming up.
In the Southeast, The Old Farmer’s Almanac says that from October 1–7, conditions will be sunny, starting warm before turning cooler. October 8–10 will remain sunny with warmer temperatures. Between October 11 and 23, showers are expected, with warm conditions before cooling later. October 24 to 26 is expected to bring sunny and mild weather, followed by October 27–31, which is forecast to start with showers before clearing to sunshine, with cool conditions prevailing.
As for Florida, conditions will be sunny in the north from October 1 to 8, while the south will experience thunderstorms. From October 9 to 14, the weather is expected to be sunny and warm. Between October 15 and 20, isolated showers are forecast, with temperatures expected to turn cooler. From October 21 to 24, showers will be expected in the north and sunshine in the south, accompanied by warm conditions. The month will close, from October 25 to 31, with sunny weather, starting warm before cooling down.
In the Deep South, the region will experience sunny and warm conditions before transitioning to cooler conditions from October 1 to 9. From October 10 to 15, thunderstorms will be followed by sunshine and a return to warmer weather. Between October 16 and 22, scattered showers are expected, with heavy rain in the south and generally cooler temperatures. The final stretch of the month, October 23 to 31, is forecast to be sunny and warm, according to the publication’s forecast.
For the Texas-Oklahoma region, The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast sunny and warm weather from October 1 to 6. Between October 7 and 17, conditions will begin sunny before periods of rain move in, with temperatures turning cooler. From October 18 to 22, showers and chilly weather are forecasted. The month will close, from October 23 to 31, with sunny conditions and a return to warmer temperatures.
For the Lower Lakes area, the almanac’s forecast shows alternating periods of showers and sunshine. From October 1 to 6, scattered showers are expected, with warm weather gradually turning cooler. October 7–11 will bring additional showers and warm conditions. Between October 12 and 16, the forecast calls for sunny and cool weather. Heavy rain is expected in the east and showers in the west between October 17 and 21, with chilly conditions prevailing. October 22 to 25 is expected to be sunny and cool, followed by October 26 to 31, when isolated showers are forecast, with temperatures gradually warming up.
The publication states that from October 1 to 7, the High Plains will experience sunny and warm conditions. Between October 8 and 10, the north will experience rain, while the south remains sunny, with overall chilly temperatures. From October 11 to 13, expect a return to sunny and warm weather.
From October 14 to 20, the forecast calls for a few rain and snow showers, along with chilly conditions. The remainder of the month, from October 21 to 31, is expected to be sunny and warm.
For the Intermountain region, The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that October 1 to 9 will begin with sunny conditions before rainy periods move in, accompanied by cooler temperatures. Between October 10 and 20, the forecast shows sunshine followed by showers, with chilly weather setting in. From October 21 to 24, expect sunny but chilly conditions. To end the month, from October 25 to 31, a few showers are expected in the north and sunshine in the south, with temperatures expected to become very warm.
In the Pacific Northwest, from October 1 to 6, the region will start off sunny before showers develop, with temperatures turning cooler. From October 7 to 16, expect sunny but cool conditions, followed by showers and continued cool weather from October 17 to 20. The month will close, from October 21 to 31, with sunny conditions, periods of rain, and quite warm temperatures, according to the publication.
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Southwest, from October 1 to 7, isolated showers are expected in the north while the south remains sunny, with overall cool conditions. From October 8 to 17, the weather is expected to be sunny, with temperatures gradually warming. A few showers are forecasted from October 18 to 21, along with cooler weather. The remainder of the month, from October 22 to 31, is expected to be sunny and warm.
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