The Old Farmer's Almanac just released their summer 2025 weather predictions, and the United States is in for a doozy.
The centuries-old forecaster is great for peeking at long-range weather predictions that can help you plan ahead for things like summer travel, beach days and important seasonal holidays, such the Fourth of July and Labor Day.
What is the Farmer's Almanac?
The resource combines three principles (solar science, climatology and meteorology) to provide insights into the weather, farming, astronomy, recipes and more. This helpful guide has been around since 1792, assisting farmers, gardeners, outdoorsmen, travelers and chefs alike.
And for good reason, the annual booklet claims to have an 80% accuracy rating for weather predictions, making it a trusted resource for those who use it.
Summer 2025 Weather Predictions
Honing in on the months of June, July and August, the Farmer's Almanac is predicting "a scorcher of a summer." The U.S. is expected to see hot and dry temperatures across much of the country, with a few exceptions in the Pacific Northwest and the Rust Belt.
After a summer of record-breaking heat in 2024, temperatures are expected to look very similar in summer 2025, perhaps even rivaling last year's maxes. Thankfully, the top-heavy temperatures are expected to arrive gradually, mostly affecting July and August.
Precipitation is expected to look roughly average, with rainfall totals falling slightly below usual in the western half of the country.
Regional Predictions
Since the United States is a vast area, the Farmer's Almanac has opted to divide the country into 18 regions. Locations not mentioned below can expect to see a hot and dry summer, while those mentioned require further details on the weather.
- Region 1: Northeast — The section known as the Northeast, encompassing Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, western Massachusetts and eastern New York, can expect to see higher than average precipitation levels, making for a muggy summer.
- Region 5: Florida — An exception to the greater forecast, southern Florida is set to see a cool, rainy summer with hurricane potential from mid-July to late August.
- Region 6: Lower Lakes — Making up Michigan, eastern Illinois, northern Indiana and northern Ohio, the Lower Lakes region is anticipated to see above-average rainfall totals.
- Region 7: Ohio Valley — Similar to the Lower Lakes, the Ohio Valley is said to experience greater rainfall than usual this summer. This region includes southern Illinois, southern Indiana, southern Ohio, Kentucky and the western half of West Virginia.
- Region 8: Deep South — While conditions are expected to be hot this summer, the Deep South, otherwise known as Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, is expected to feel extreme, record-breaking heat.
- Region 10: Heartland — Iowa, Missouri, eastern Kansas and eastern Nebraska are in for a hot, dry summer, with temperatures averaging four degrees higher than usual and rainfall totals lower than normal.
- Region 11: Texas-Oklahoma — Anticipated to be the hottest region in the country this summer, Texas and Oklahoma are set to see temperatures four degrees above average with minimal rainfall. The period of summer to watch for is early August, when the region is at its highest risk for hurricanes.
- Region 13: Intermountain — The northern portion of the Intermountain region, particularly eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, Idaho, western Montana and western Colorado, is expected to see cooler than normal temperatures with average rainfall.
- Region 14: Desert Southwest — From southern California to western Texas, the Desert Southwest is anticipated to experience significantly warmer temperatures than usual, ushering in opportunities for record-breaking heat.
- Region 15: Pacific Northwest — Comprising western Washington and Oregon, the Pacific Northwest is one of the few places in the country that's expected to feel cooler than average this season. Although they join the company of the rest of the country in less than normal rainfall.
- Region 17: Alaska — Split between dry and rainy, the northern half of Alaska is anticipated to be drier than usual, while the southern half is set to be wetter. As a whole, however, Alaska is expected to be cooler than average.
- Region 18: Hawaii — The Aloha State is said to experience a wet, rainy summer. While the smaller islands are anticipated to feel cooler than normal temperatures, the Big Island is set to be hotter.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
