The record-breaking heat isn’t over just yet.
This summer is the hottest on record for the third year in a row, and the heat isn’t about to let up across most of the U.S. when fall arrives. Many states should anticipate a warm and dry autumn, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which just released its weather predictions for the new season.
Much of the U.S. should be getting ready to experience a warmer- and drier-than-average fall. The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts that parts of at least 30 states will be warmer and drier than usual, especially in western regions.
What to Do to Prepare for a Warm Autumn This Year
Warmer weather means it’s still prime time to complete outdoor tasks like cleaning your gutters, your roof, and your outdoor furniture. In some areas, such as the Southeast and Florida, daytime temperatures will remain around 80°F on average—so you can expect to keep your AC running and your sprinklers on throughout early fall.
Other regions like the Pacific Northwest will still be seeing higher-than-average autumn temperatures, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be hot outside. In the PNW, you can expect September to be around 60°F, while October drops to around 57°F. In these areas, be sure to check your heater and get your insulation winter-ready ahead of time.
These are the regions shaping up to experience a hotter-than-average autumn:
- Atlantic Corridor
- Southeast
- Florida
- Deep South
- Heartland
- Texas-Oklahoma
- High Plains
- Intermountain
- Pacific Northwest
- Pacific Southwest
- Alaska
Some States Will Be Chillier than Usual—Here’s How to Prepare
On the flip side, the Farmer’s Almanac predicts that some states can anticipate fall temperatures that are cooler than usual, especially in the Northeast. If you’re in one of the regions that can expect to see a cool and dry autumn, you should start focusing on traditional pre-fall home preparation tasks like sealing your windows, fixing drafty areas, testing your home’s heating system, and getting your fireplace ready for use.
As for the regions that are cooling off this year:
- The Northeast
- Appalachians
- The Lower Lakes
- Ohio Valley
- Upper Midwest
- Desert Southwest
- Hawaii
