Your long-range forecast for summer.
What’s in store for summer 2025? Look ahead with The Old Farmer’s Almanac summer 2025 weather predictions. Summer is always hot, but this year is shaping up to be a doozy! Whether you’re planning a vacation, summer job, gardening, or outdoor activities, be in the know before you go out.
The Almanac provides long-range seasonal forecasts to give a general idea of what to expect across the United States and Canada. This general weather report, compliments of the 2025 edition, covers the 3 months of summer—June, July, and August—focusing on temperature and precipitation trends compared to historical 30-year averages, updated every decade.
Curious about how the forecasts are made? Learn more about our time-tested weather prediction methods.
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Summer 2025 Weather Predictions (U.S.)
Check Out Our Map! It’s going to be a scorcher of a summer. The large areas of red signal “hot and dry” conditions across most of the United States—stay hydrated out there!
For gardeners and farmers, this means preparing irrigation systems and using water-saving techniques. Homeowners should ensure their air conditioning is in top shape and find ways to stay cool.
Planning a trip? Consider heading to the mountains or chasing a refreshing ocean breeze!
When Will Summer Start?
Technically, meteorological summer begins on June 1, while astronomical summer (marked by the June solstice) starts on June 20.
As for summery weather, predictions indicate a gradual buildup to record-breaking heat. June temperatures will be near normal in most regions (though not all), meaning the summer heat won’t surge too quickly.
However, July and August will bring above-normal temperatures across most regions, with only a few exceptions. Given recent trends, we wouldn’t be surprised to see record-breaking heat.
How Hot Will It Be This Summer?
Last summer (2024), Americans endured one of the hottest summers on record, with a nationwide average temperature of 73.8°F, or 2.5°F above normal. It was also Earth’s hottest summer since global records began in 1880, barely surpassing 2023’s record.
The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be just as intense. As the map suggests, expect hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., except for the Northwest and southern Florida.
- Texas and Oklahoma could see temperatures 4°F above normal.
- The Heartland states (including Kansas and Iowa) will also be 4°F above normal.
- The Deep South and Desert Southwest will experience significantly warmer conditions.
With heat waves likely, it’s essential to be prepared. Refresh your memory with quick tips on staying safe in extreme summer heat.
How Much Rainfall Will Summer Bring?
Unlike temperatures, summer precipitation isn’t expected to show extreme deviations. While much of the map is shaded in red, rainfall across most of the country will range from near to slightly below normal, particularly in the western half.
The driest conditions are expected in Texas, Oklahoma, and the Great Plains, where rainfall is likely to be lower than typical for these regions.
Meanwhile, above-normal rainfall is forecast 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.
For more summer weather detailing each of the 18 regions with week-to-week forecasts, pick up a copy of The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac, available at our online store and Amazon.com!
2025 Summer Weather Predictions (CANADA)
The summer outlook for Canada is surprisingly wet, with above-normal rainfall expected in many of the more populated regions along the southern border. Keep your umbrella at the ready!
Across the country’s southern tier, temperatures will generally be cooler than average, except in southernmost Ontario, where warmer conditions are likely.
Here is more detail for what to expect, based on the 2025 Almanac General Weather Summary.
Summer Temperatures
- Cooler-than-normal temperatures are expected from Atlantic Canada through Quebec and around Hudson Bay.
- It will also be cooler across the southern Prairies, southern British Columbia, and the Yukon.
- Warmer-than-normal conditions are forecast above the Great Lakes, from Thunder Bay to Toronto.
- Seasonal temperatures are expected in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Summer Precipitation
- Above-normal rainfall is predicted across most of Canada, including Atlantic Canada, southern Quebec, southern Ontario (north of the Great Lakes), the Prairies, and southern British Columbia.
- Near-to-below-normal rainfall is expected in northern Quebec and from the Northwest Territories into Nunavut.
For detailed regional forecasts with weekly and monthly insights, order The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition.
The 2025 Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, though storms have been known to develop earlier. We’ll update the 2025 Hurricane Season Forecast as the season approaches.
Watch for Tropical Storms:
- Mid-July – From Florida through southern Virginia and from the central Gulf Coast into Texas
- Late August – In Florida and Texas
- Late September – In Hawaii
Look out for Hurricanes:
- Early August – Highest chances in Texas
- Late August – Highest chances in Louisiana
What Do You Think?
Are you surprised by these summer forecasts? Share your thoughts by commenting below—and from all of us, wishing you a happy and safe summer ahead!
Bob Smerbeck and Brian Thompson
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I’ve been reading the Almanac’s seasonal forecasts for years and they’ve always helped me prepare — especially when planning outdoor events and trips. I appreciate how you balance historical patterns with current weather data.
One question though: How much weight should we give to the El Niño/La Niña cycle this summer in the Northeast? I’ve heard mixed things about how strongly it might influence rainfall.
Thanks again for keeping these forecasts so accessible and practical!
Emily Carter
Email: oreowear1@gmail.com
Website: https://oreowear.com
Hi, Emily,
We’re glad that you have found the Almanac’s forecasts useful! From what I understand from NOAA and elsewhere, experts are expecting the ENSO to be neutral throughout the Northern Hemisphere at least through the summer months, after which there is a slight chance of a La Nina taking over, although the chances are still more likely that neutral conditions will continue.
During a neutral ENSO state, it is harder to predict trends, as the patterns of a La Nina or El Nino are less prominent, allowing other influences to take over. In general, the trend would tend to be average rainfall for the summer in the Northeast, but that depends on what other factors are in play at the time. Consequently, there might be major variations in rainfall between areas of the Northeast, with some drier than normal and other places wetter than normal.
Thank you for your interest in The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Best,
The Almanac Editors
It can only get better ❤️🩹 GOD Only Knows!
I’d rather die than go through another hot summer. I literally cannot endure another 100’s every day summer for 60-90 days. I refuse to and it is already 13 degrees hotter than average here. Time to plan an exit. :)
I would suggest you head towards the North Eastern part of the US to get some weather related relief. Specifically the Tri-State region. Which includes New York, Connecticut and my home state New Jersey. Thus far the weather has been cloudy, dreary and wet. With average temps reaching the high 60°’s to low 70°’s. We’ve had at the most 4 days above 85°. Im not a huge fan of scorching hot summer days but this summer has been miserable here. We’re just never happy with what we have lol
No summ Forecast for the Maritimes! What Canada ends at Quebec….
Hi Patricia,
On the map above, the Maritimes is in an area that will be Cool and Rainy for the summer of 2025.
In the descriptions, the Maritimes is part of our Atlantic Canada region, which forecasts cooler-than-normal temperatures and above-normal rainfall for the summer months.
Hope this helps!
Im so tempted to move to that cool, wet, weather. 🥰
Looking for a nice warm and dry summer here in Ga.
I am hoping it is right, a rainy and cool summer for us.
