Announcing the Spring 2025 Weather Predictions from The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac! Will it be a chilly or warm spring? Wet or dry? Here are long-range forecasts for 18 regions of the United States for April and May, complete with colorful weather maps.
Spring signals a time for renewal! Here at the Almanac, the seasonal weather is especially important for gardening and lawn care. Weather is a critical factor for plants to thrive or perish. Temperatures and precipitation over a period of time have direct effects on the survival of plants. But before you “dig in,” get the scoop on the expected weather.
The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanacpredicts weather conditions over a period of time, such as a seasonal outlook, not for a specific day. This is useful for the planners among us. Think of farmers, gardeners, landscapers, vacation goers, skiers and snow lovers, event planners, homeowners, traders and shippers, truckers and snowplowers, and many more.
As stated in the 2025 Almanac, three disciplines are used to forecast: solar science, climatology, and meteorology. Temperature and precipitation levels are compared to historical averages. Learn how we predict long-range weather.
Factors Influencing the Weather Outlook
We are moving deeper into Solar Cycle 25, which is expected to reach its maximum around July 2025. High solar activity levels have historically been linked to warmer temperatures, on average, across Earth, although this relationship has become weaker in recent decades. Meanwhile, Solar Cycle 25 has steadily increased in intensity and has already exceeded the peak of Solar Cycle 24. “
Oscillations” are ocean-atmosphere weather patterns recurring over long periods. We monitor these to help determine our long-range predictions. Currently, we have our eye on a weak La Nina phase of the ENSO (El Nino/Southern Oscillation); a warm Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO); and a cool Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO). We’re also watching solar activity and equatorial stratospheric winds known as the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO). All of these factors can impact spring temperatures and precipitation.
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Spring 2025 Temperatures
The U.S. spring outlook predicts warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, Desert Southwest, southern Florida, and western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal.
While April will likely end up warmer than average across the Intermountain West, chilly spells could lead to a late frost in some areas in May.
Spring 2025 Precipitation
As the above map reflects, much of the country will experience more rainfall than usual. However, dry conditions are expected in the following regions: upper New England, southern Florida, Texas–Oklahoma and the Heartland, the western Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes, the northern High Plains and Upper Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest and northern California.
A relatively active severe weather season is expected, with the potential for damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes—especially in the Deep South, which is forecast to see a wetter-than-normal spring and more frequent thunderstorms.
The best chances for some late-season snowflakes (outside of the mountains of the West) will be across the Lower Great Lakes, an area that may experience chillier weather during April.
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Our long-range weather predictions for April and May are divided into 18 U.S. regions.
Northeast (Region 1): Temperatures will be warmer than average, especially in April (3°F above normal). Precipitation is expected to be average in April and below average in May. No significant snowfall is forecast.
Atlantic Corridor (Region 2): From Boston to Richmond, temperatures will be warmer than usual, with the southern region seeing temperatures 5°F above average in April. Rainfall will be above normal in April and slightly below normal in May.
Appalachians (Region 3): Spring temperatures in this mountainous area will be slightly warmer than usual, and precipitation will range from slightly above average to average.
Southeast (Region 4): Along the Carolinas and Georgia, temperatures will be near average along the coast but above normal in the western parts of the region (3°F above average in April and 4°F above in May). Rainfall will be near normal overall.
Florida (Region 5): Florida will see a split in weather patterns: the northern part of the state will experience warmer and wetter conditions, while the southern part will be cooler and drier than usual.
Lower Lakes (Region 6): Temperatures will be warmer than normal overall across Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes states. Rainfall will be above normal in the east and below normal in the west.
Ohio Valley (Region 7): Much of Kentucky, southern Illinois and Indiana, and neighboring areas will begin April with below-normal temperatures and precipitation, while it will be normal elsewhere. For May, the entire region will experience above-normal temperatures and rainfall.
Deep South (Region 8): The Deep South will have normal temperatures in April but warmer-than-normal temps in May. It will be wetter than usual overall, particularly in the southern areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Above-average temperatures will persist through the summer.
Upper Midwest (Region 9): In the upper half of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and surrounding areas, temperatures will be much warmer than usual (3°F above average). Precipitation will be drier in the north and wetter in the south.
Heartland (Region 10): In Iowa, Missouri, and eastern Kansas and Nebraska, expect a warm spring, especially in the north (3°F above average in April). However, rainfall will be below normal across the region, with waves of heat and dry conditions likely to continue through the summer.
Texas-Oklahoma (Region 11): April will begin with below-normal temperatures, but May will be warmer than normal (3°F above average). Above-average heat will persist through the summer. Rainfall will be slightly below to near normal.
High Plains (Region 12): The Plains, from Bismarck to Amarillo, will experience normal to warm temperatures, with it being especially toasty in the north (6°F above average in April). Expect periods of extreme heat through the summer. Rainfall will be below normal in the north and above normal in the south.
Intermountain (Region 13): From Spokane to Reno, east to Salt Lake City, and south to Flagstaff, temperatures will be warmer than normal in April (4°F above average) but will be cooler than normal in May (3°F below average). Rainfall will be above normal overall.
Desert Southwest (Region 14): Both April and May will be cooler than usual in the desert areas of New Mexico, Arizona, and southeastern California. Rainfall will be slightly above normal.
Pacific Northwest (Region 15): From Seattle to Eureka along the coast, temperatures will be above normal in April (3°F above average) but will drop to below normal in May. It will be slightly drier than usual.
Pacific Southwest (Region 16): Temperatures will be above normal in April but will drop to 3°F below normal in May. Rainfall will be below normal in the north and above normal in the south.
Alaska (Region 17): Spring will bring warmer-than-normal temperatures, along with above-normal precipitation overall.
Hawaii (Region 18): Expect normal temperatures in the west and warmer-than-usual temperatures in the east, with wetter-than-usual conditions for the state.
Long-range weather forecasts are important to gardeners: to plan overallplanting schedules, prepare for potential weather-related challenges, and make informed decisions about crop management, such as when to plant specific crops based on expected temperature and precipitation patterns, which can significantly impact success in the garden.
By understanding potential weather extremes like dry or drought, gardeners can take preventative measures to protect their plants, such as irrigation planning. Or, choose plant varieties based on heat tolerance, drought resistance, or cold hardiness.
With the spring weather predictions, it’s the perfect time to look ahead and ensure your garden is prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store. Thoughtful preparation can help safeguard your garden and ensure a bountiful harvest!
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As a gardener, I’m excited that the spring will be warmer and wetter where I live! Hopefully, it’s not too wet! Never plant too early if you don’t want your seeds to rot.