Predictive Agricultural Weather Report for 2025 by The Farmers' Almanac: Prepare for Intense Lightning Storms and Early Onset of Winter Snow – Ensure Timely Plant Protection
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its fall 2025 weather forecast for different regions across the United States, providing valuable insights for gardeners and residents alike.
Temperature Trends
Much of the country is expected to experience warmer-than-average temperatures, with specific regions including the Atlantic Corridor, Southeast, Florida, Deep South, Heartland, Texas-Oklahoma, High Plains, Intermountain, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest, and Alaska. In contrast, cooler-than-usual conditions are forecast for the Northeast, Appalachians, Lower Lakes, Ohio Valley, Upper Midwest, Desert Southwest, and Hawaii.
Precipitation Trends
Below seasonal averages are forecast from California to Florida and into Maine, except for the High Plains and Pacific Northwest, which expect wetter conditions.
Regional Notes
The Appalachians can expect cooler and drier conditions in September and October, with scattered showers early and dry weather late. The Southeast is predicted to be warmer and drier than normal, with some storm activity early and cooling in October. Florida is forecast to be warmer, with early rain and showers, followed by sunshine and temperatures notably above average in October.
Northern Rockies and Montana are likely to see the first snowfall in early October, with snow expanding to the Great Lakes and Northeast by mid-to-late October. The Great Lakes, Northeast, and parts of the Southeast are expected to be the wettest regions, with rain and some early snow.
Storm Activity
Above-normal hurricane activity is expected through November, especially in the Atlantic and Gulf regions.
Protecting Plants from Fall Weather Conditions
While the Old Farmer’s Almanac does not provide specific plant protection methods, common best practices for the forecasted conditions include improving soil drainage, using mulch to protect soil and roots, securing or bringing indoors any potted plants that can be toppled by wind, covering sensitive plants with frost cloths, burlap, or old sheets during frost warnings, using cold frames or cloches to protect plants from early snow, watering plants before frost, harvesting or moving indoors tender plants before the first predicted frost or snowfall, pruning dead or damaged branches, and applying mulch to insulate root zones.
Summary Table of Fall 2025 Weather by Region
| Region | Temperature Trend | Precipitation Trend | Notable Weather | |-----------------------|----------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Atlantic Corridor | Warmer-than-average | Below-average | Above-normal hurricane activity | | Southeast | Warmer, some stormy | Below-average | Stormy start, cooler finish | | Florida | Warmer | Below-average | Early rain/showers, later sunnier | | Appalachians | Cooler and drier | Below-average | Cooler with scattered showers early | | Northeast | Cooler | Below-average | Vibrant fall foliage, early snow mid-to-late October | | Northern Rockies, Montana | Cooler | Early snow expected | Snow beginning early October | | Great Lakes | Cooler | Wetter | Rain and early snow | | Pacific Northwest | Warmer | Wetter | Wetter conditions | | Western US (general) | Warmer, steamy | Below-average | Steamy conditions |
Gardeners in the US should start preparing for frost, early snow, and heavy rainfall, and it is worth being proactive to protect plants from frost during this period. For those gardening on a budget, there are cheap ways to protect plants from frost and snow, such as repurposing items you already have. It is key for residents within thunderstorm-threatened regions to protect plants from strong winds and heavy rain. The Midwest and West are forecast to have clearer skies, while the Northeast and Great Lakes regions may experience early snow in October, particularly in higher elevations. Light layers of snow can provide insulation for plants, but heavy snow may snap branches and stems and may be worth brushing off.
- The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts warmer-than-average temperatures for environmental-science enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest, Atlantic Corridor, Southeast, Florida, Deep South, Heartland, Texas-Oklahoma, High Plains, Intermountain, and Alaska, while cooler-than-usual conditions are expected in the Northeast, Appalachians, Lower Lakes, Ohio Valley, Upper Midwest, Desert Southwest, and Hawaii.
- Fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts in California, Florida, and Maine should be aware that below-seasonal precipitation is forecast, while the High Plains and Pacific Northwest are expected to experience wetter conditions.
- Lifestyle choices in the Appalachians may involve preparing for cooler and drier conditions in September and October, with scattered showers early and dry weather late.
- In terms of weather-forecasting, above-normal hurricane activity is predicted through November, especially in the Atlantic and Gulf regions, and gardeners in the US should start preparing for frost, early snow, and heavy rainfall, with simple, budget-friendly methods available to protect plants from frost and snow.
