The unrelenting summer heat has continued in Arizona this August, and the heat isn’t expected to ease up anytime soon.
Longtime residents know that temperatures typically won’t drop below 100 degrees until the last days of September, heading into October, as the summer turns into fall.
While Arizonans wait for cooler weather and fall colors to return to the desert, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has projected what kind of weather, including snow, rain and temperatures, to expect across the Grand Canyon State during the fall of 2024.
Here’s what the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the weather will be like this fall in Arizona.
When is the first day of fall 2024?
This year, the first day of fall is Sunday, Sept. 22.
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What will fall weather be like in Arizona?
This fall is predicted to bring near- to above-normal temperatures and dry weather for Arizona, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
How rainy will it be in Arizona this fall?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that most of the western United States, with the exception of the Pacific coastline, will see below-average precipitation, including Arizona.
Will it be hot or cold in Arizona this fall?
Arizona will have above-average temperatures, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The weather will be sunny and dry around the Thanksgiving holiday season, making it easier on people’s travel plans, as the publication points out.
Will it snow in Arizona this fall?
The fall weather predictions for most of the season in Arizona include a “drier-than-normal” November, which much of the West Coast and western states will see.
The almanac is working on publishing its winter weather predictions soon, which typically include projections on the amount of snowfall to expect.
How does the Old Farmer’s Almanac make predictions?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac bases its predictions on a comparison of solar activity and weather patterns, according to its website.
The almanac explains that its forecasts draw on various academic fields, including solar science, climatology and meteorology.
It also notes that its current weather forecasting method is a modern adaptation of a formula developed by the almanac’s founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792.
How accurate are the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s predictions?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, distinct from the Farmers’ Almanac, claims an 80% accuracy rate for its weather predictions.
However, in a report evaluating last winter’s forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy rate of 64% for the season. The publication attributed the lower accuracy to “abnormal recent weather patterns.”
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2024 predictions for fall weather in Arizona
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