It's Going to Be a Very Hot, Dry Summer—See The Old Farmer's Almanac Forecast Map Here

Summer is just around the corner, and it's going to be a hot one, according to the recent outlook released by The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

The weather report covers three months—June, July, and August—focusing on temperature and precipitation trends compared to historical 30-year averages, with summer 2025 shaping up to have record-breaking heat similar to last year.

While June will be near normal in most regions, July and August are expected to bring above-normal temperatures across most areas, except the Northwest and southern Florida. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Texas, Oklahoma, and the central states, including Kansas and Iowa, will feel it the most, with temperatures possibly reaching four degrees above normal.

With heat waves likely, you will want to be ready. Gardeners should prepare their irrigation systems and consider using water-saving techniques. Rainfall across most of the country will range from near to slightly below normal, particularly in the western half of the U.S. Texas, Oklahoma, and the Great Plains are expected to experience the driest conditions.

On the flip side, the forecast predicts above-normal rainfall for those states south of the Great Lakes, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Precipitation is also expected to be higher than normal in northern and central New England, southern Florida, Hawaii, and southern Alaska.

Also, keep in mind that the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, though storms have developed earlier in prior years. Although it is too soon to forecast this year's storms, expect them to hit starting in mid-July in Florida through southern Virginia and from the central Gulf Coast into Texas.