It's feeling like sweater weather as below-normal temperatures sweep in across Pennsylvania and the fall season edges closer. Here's the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast prediction for this fall.
The National Weather Service forecast a dip in the jet stream over the Keystone state on Aug. 26, that is bringing below normal temperatures through the end of this week, which ends with Labor Day and the beginning of September.
While an overall warmer-than-average fall season was predicted by the Old Farmer's Almanac for 2025 for the United States, most of Pennsylvania, the Appalachians and Lower Lakes are forecast to see cooler-than-average temperatures and dry conditions with lower-than average precipitation.
In the Northeast, average temperatures will be 59 degrees in September and 46 degrees in October, according to the Almanac. Expected precipitation levels will be 3.5 inches in September and 2.5 inches in October.
"Look for scattered showers, brief warm spells, and overall chilly weather," was the forecast description on the Almanac's website.
Cool temperatures and below-average rainfalls could also translate into beautiful fall foliage in the Northeast.
When is the first day of fall 2025 — Autumnal equinox?
The first day of fall, also known as the autumnal equinox, September equinox or the fall equinox arrives on Monday, Sept. 22 at 2:19 p.m. Eastern.
When does the fall foliage start in PA? Fall foliage map 2025
The fall foliage map 2025 has been released as the season kicks off when the leaves start changing colors from green to red, orange, and yellow before falling to the ground. Typically, it can start as early as mid-September through early November, peaking between mid- to late-October.
The prime foliage periods can change as they are influenced by your location and local weather conditions.
When is winter solstice 2025?
Winter solstice 2025, which marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, 10:03 a.m. Eastern.
How accurate is the Old Farmer's Almanac?
Weather predictions are accurate about 80% of the time, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac website, citing inaccuracies can be reflections of abnormal weather patterns.
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist with
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Old Farmer's Almanac predicts the fall weather for Pennsylvania
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