The Old Farmer’s Almanac and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration don’t agree on Ohio’s fall forecast.
In fact, they are polar opposites.
In its 2025 fall outlook, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a cool, dry season for Ohio, with warmer conditions expected in the western half of the country.
“The cool temperatures and below-average rainfalls could translate to some pretty foliage in the Northeastern region,” according to the almanac. “Look for scattered showers, brief warm spells, and overall chilly weather.”
Meanwhile, seasonal outlooks from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are forecasting warm and wet conditions for Ohio this fall, with considerable probabilities of above average temperatures and rainfall.
What does the Old Farmer’s Almanac say about the fall season in Stark County?
Stark County will likely mirror the cool and dry conditions expected throughout the state, the Old Farmer’s Almanac says.
Its 12-month temperature and precipitation outlook for the area predicts average temperatures and below average rainfall in September, followed by below average temperatures and rainfall in October.
What does the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say about fall in Ohio?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration temperature outlook forecasts most of the state with a 40% to 50% probability of above average temperatures from September through November.
A small swath of the state carries a lower probability, around 33% to 40%. It’s also predicting a chance of more rain than usual in the area with the whole state carrying a 33% to 40% chance of above average precipitation.
When is the first day of fall?
This year, the first day of fall is Monday, Sept. 22.
What’s the average fall temperature in the Akron-Canton region?
Here’s what a typical fall season looks like in the region, according to the National Weather Service:
What’s the average precipitation levels for fall in the Akron-Canton region?
Here’s how much rain is typical in the Akron-Canton area for the fall season:
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts warmer than average temperatures in these regions
Here’s a look at the regions predicted to see above average temperatures this fall, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac:
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts cooler than average temperatures in these regions
These regions will be cooler than average this fall, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac:
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a cool, dry fall in Ohio. NOAA says the opposite
Reporting by Janson McNair, Canton Repository / The Repository
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