Sick Of The Heat? Farmer’s Almanac Predicts A ‘Cool and Dry’ Fall

At the time of writing, the temperature is 96°, and I am sitting directly in front of an air conditioning unit, as the entire Lower Peninsula of Michigan is under a heat advisory. There isn't a cloud in the sky, and I'm positive I am not alone in wishing for some cooler days ahead (while I'm sure I'll be doing the opposite once it's cold again).

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But since we're all thinking about cooler days, it feels like a good time to see what The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting for this fall, and thankfully, they just released their weather prediction. Let's see what might get in a few months.

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The Old Farmer's Almanac's Prediction For Fall Weather

On July 10th, the Old Farmer's Almanac (OFA) predicted that throughout the United States, fall would be light on rain for most of the country. But the overall weather will vary by coast.

READ MORE: The Last Farmer’s Almanac Predicts a Frigid Winter for Michigan

Looking specifically at Michigan, which falls within what the OFA calls the "Lower Lakes" region, things will overall be a pretty normal fall. October will have "near average" temperatures, while September is expected to see "near average" rainfall.

The Old Farmer's Almanac

But where things will differ from the norm is the temperature in September, which is expected to be "cooler than average," while October will have "slightly below average" rainfall totals.

Fall 2025 Prediction vs Reality

Last year, the OFA predicted that September would have a "mix of showers and sun," with the beginning of the month continuing the summer heat and the end cooling off. Instead, most of September saw above-average highs.

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The OFA did get this relatively correct; precipitation was below average, but not by much. Again, weather can change on a dime, so long-term forecasting like this should be taken with a grain of salt.

NOAA

But it's still fun to think about temperatures in the 70s and lower 60s instead of 95°.