It’s difficult to avoid thinking about the end of summer now that August is almost over and there’s all this discussion about daylight saving time.
It therefore raises the question of what Pennsylvania’s fall weather will be like this year.
This year’s autumn will be cold and dry for most Pennsylvanians, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s yearly forecast. In fact, this coming season is predicted to be cooler than usual in some parts of the nation, including the Northeast.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac made the same prediction last year; the only major variation is that precipitation was projected to be above average.
According to the almanac, the Northeast will see cooler and drier weather than normal. The average temperature in September is 59 degrees Fahrenheit, which is two degrees colder than usual. The north experiences 3.5 inches of precipitation, while the south experiences drier conditions.
With only 2.5 inches of precipitation, October temperatures will average 46 degrees Fahrenheit, which is three degrees below average. Keep an eye out for sporadic rains, short mild intervals, and generally cold weather.
Fans of fall will probably be happy to hear this news because, as the almanac notes, cooler temperatures and less rainfall typically produce some beautiful foliage.
But according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, most of the country will see warmer temperatures: Texas, for example, will be drier than usual, while Louisiana will be slightly damper.
The formal start of fall is Monday, September 22. Until then, summer will continue—hopefully without the heat.
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