Sweater weather is upon us.
O Old Farmer’s Almanac It is predicting a cooler than average fall this year for Ohio. The post also says most of the Buckeye State — except the northwestern section of Ohio — will see above-average amounts of rain.
The Ohio autumn forecast it differs from much of the rest of the country, with the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicting warmer fall weather elsewhere.
“Your journey to the pumpkin patch might be a little warm this year,” Almanac meteorologists Bob Smerbeck and Brian Thompson wrote in their long-range forecast. “In fact, it should be quite hot for the western half of the United States!”
The forecast also calls for a busy remainder of the hurricane season, as the Almanac predicts that the hurricane count in 2024 will be higher than last year.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which began in 1792, gained fame by providing long-range weather forecasts annually. The book also gives readers full moon dates, recipes and various self-help tips.
What is 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:
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September: 65.4 degrees
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October: 53.7 degrees
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November: 42.5 degrees
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December: 33.0 degrees
What are the average precipitation levels for fall in the Akron-Canton region?
Here’s what normal precipitation It looks like fall for the Akron-Canton area:
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September: 3.5 inches
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October: 3.34 inches
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November: 3.08 inches
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December: 2.89 inches
Which areas does the Almanac predict warmer than average temperatures?
Here are the regions that are expected to see warmer than average temperatures this fall, according to the Almanac:
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The heart
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Pacific Northwest and Intermountain
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Texas-Oklahoma and High Plains
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Pacific Southwest and Desert Southwest
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Alaska
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Hawaii
What areas does the Almanac predict colder than average temperatures?
Here are the regions predicted to see colder than average temperatures this fall, according to the Almanac:
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Southeast and Florida
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The Lower Lakes
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Ohio Valley
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The Appalachians
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The Atlantic Corridor
Is the Old Farmer’s Almanac accurate?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has an average accuracy of about 80% for weather reports. (He predicted a hot, humid summer for northeast Ohio.) Last year, he reported his average was lower, coming in at about 64%. But many climate experts I disagree, saying that the Almanac’s weather reports may be no better than chance.
This article originally appeared on the Repository: Farmer’s Almanac predicts 2024 fall weather in Ohio
