After a summer with multiple stretches of sweltering heat, some Missouri residents might be wondering if it's ever going to cool down.
Luckily, fall is right around the corner, which means soon we'll be rocking our knitted sweaters and flannel shirts as we sip our pumpkin spice lattes and watch the leaves change color.
The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has made weather predictions since 1792, recently published its forecast for fall 2025.
Here's what to know about when the season begins and what we can expect in Missouri this year, per Old Farmer's Almanac:
When is the first day of fall 2025?
Fall officially begins in September, though the exact date depends on whether you follow the meteorological or astrological seasons.
Meteorological seasons are broken down into four groupings of three months, with Sept. 1 marking the start of fall every single year.
But, astronomically speaking, the first day of fall begins on the autumnal equinox — the day when when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south. Therefore, it does not fall on the same date every year, with it currently shifting between Sept. 22 and 23.
This year's autumnal equinox will be on Sept. 22.
What does the Old Farmer's Almanac predict for fall in Missouri?
The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting this fall to be a slightly warmer than usual at the start, with it gradually trending closer to what's considered "normal fall weather" in October.
The average temperature in September is expected to be around 69 degrees, or 1 degree above normal, along with 1.5 inches of rain, which is an inch above normal. Most days will be sunny with brief cool spells and light storms around the middle of the month, according to the Almanac.
In October, the average temperature is expected to be 57 degrees, which is normal, along with 3 inches of rain, which is also normal. The month will begin warm but will shift to colder weather mid-month with some storms before warmiong up again at the end, the publication says.
How accurate is the Old Farmer's Almanac?
The Old Farmer's Almanac claims it correctly predicts the weather about 80% of the time. Forecasts are based on historical weather data, solar patterns and current sunspot activity.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Missouri weather: What does the Old Farmer's Almanac predict for fall?
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