It feels like sweater weather as chilly temperatures sweep in across New Jersey and the fall season edges closer. Here's the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast prediction for this fall.
The National Weather Service forecasts below-average temperatures with afternoon highs to stay in the 70s, struggling to get into the 80s and then eventually drop into the 50s throughout the Garden State for the rest of August, into Labor Day and though September.
While an overall warmer-than-average fall season was predicted by the Old Farmer's Almanac for 2025 for the United States and most of New Jersey, the most northern parts of the Garden State are forecast to see cooler-than-average temperatures and dry conditions with lower-than average precipitation.
Along the Atlantic Corridor, average temperatures will be 70 degrees in September and 55 degrees in October, according to the Almanac. Expected precipitation levels will be 3 inches in September and 4 inches in October.
"Cooler overall with scattered showers, brief warmth mid-month, and heavy rain followed by a cool finish," was the forecast description on the Almanac's website.
Northern parts of New Jersey may see chillier temps and less precipitation.
Cool temperatures and below-average rainfalls could also translate into beautiful fall foliage in the Northeast.
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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 NJ? 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.
Albeit, the prime foliage periods can change as they are influenced by your location and local weather conditions.hey 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 the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Old Farmer's Almanac predicts the fall weather for New Jersey
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