While The Old Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a “mostly mild” winter in 2025, Florida stands out as colder-than-average temperatures and above-normal precipitation are expected in the state.
Why It Matters
Published since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac says on its website that it is the oldest continuously published periodical in the U.S.
According to the publication, its forecasts are developed using insights from three scientific disciplines: solar science, climatology and meteorology. Solar science involves analyzing sunspots and other solar activity, while climatology focuses on weather patterns, and meteorology studies atmospheric conditions.
What To Know
In its prediction for winter 2025, The Old Famer’s Almanac highlighted Florida as one of the few regions to see colder-than-average conditions, along with the Appalachians and the Ohio Valley.
According to The Old Famer’s Almanac, Florida will not only be colder than usual but also see above-average precipitation during this period. The intermountain region and the eastern Desert Southwest could also see above-average precipitation, according to the publication.
Elsewhere, the Almanac is predicting an overall drier‑than‑usual season with “extended dry stretches likely.”
Snowfall is projected to be “near or below normal for most areas,” though heavier snow is anticipated in the Carolinas, the southern Appalachians, the eastern Ohio Valley, the southern Rockies and the eastern Desert Southwest.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac cautioned: “‘Mild’ is relative. It’s still winter—so plan (and dress!) accordingly. And if you’re in a snow-prone area, don’t retire that shovel just yet.”
Separately, Farmer’s Almanac, a similar but separate publication, has also issued its forecast for the coming winter.
Farmer’s Almanac predicts the coldest outbreaks will be from the Northern Plains to New England, with significant snow risks across parts of the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes and mid-Atlantic.
The coldest outbreaks are forecast for mid‑January and mid‑February, while cold and snow could begin as early as September in some areas, according to Farmer’s Almanac.
What People Are Saying
Sarah Perreault, the managing editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, previously told Newsweek: “The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the original guide to living well and has always been known for its wit, wisdom, and solid advice that’s relevant to real life. We celebrate core values and entertain the whole family with a healthy degree of humor and a sense of optimism. Every fall The Old Farmer’s Almanac pops up at local stores, and although it is brand new each year, it isn’t changing.”
What Happens Next
New editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac are released annually.
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