It may be mid-July, but The Old Farmer’s Almanac is already predicting a fall with cooler temperatures.
The Almanac, which has been one of the most trusted sources of weather forecasts for more than two centuries, recently released a fall forecast showing a wide range of weather conditions throughout the United States.
What about the Washington region? That’s what the Almanac says.
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What is the weather like in the fall in Washington?
The District of Columbia is located along the Almanac’s Atlantic Corridor, and the region is forecast to experience a “cool and dry” fall.
“Cooler and wetter weather than usual is expected this fall,” says The Old Farmer’s Almanac. “Below-average temperatures are forecast, as well as higher than traditional average precipitation.”
Last year, D.C. received 6.53 inches of rain in September, October and November, according to the National Weather Service, which is significantly lower than the city’s 30-year average of 10.50 inches.
The average temperature in September was 72.2 degrees, in October – 60.3, in November – 49.9 degrees. The average temperature this season was 60.8 degrees, slightly below the 30-year average of 61.0 degrees.
What does the Farmer’s Almanac say about winter in Washington?
In its long-range forecast, the Almanac predicts above-average temperatures and below-average snowfall in Washington this winter.
“The coldest periods will occur in mid-to-late December and early and late January,” the report said. “The snowiest periods will be late December, early January and late February.”
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says it is 80% accurate, but a 2017 University of Illinois study found it to be only 52% accurate.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is the Farmer’s Almanac fall forecast for the Washington area?