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Long-Range Weather Forecast for High Plains

60-Day Weather Forecast

September 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for High Plains
DatesWeather Conditions
Sep 1-5Sunny, very warm
Sep 6-14Sunny north, isolated t-storms south; turning cool
Sep 15-21A few showers, then sunny; warm
Sep 22-30Isolated showers, warm
Septembertemperature 65° (2° above avg.)
precipitation 1" (0.5" below avg.)
October 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for High Plains
DatesWeather Conditions
Oct 1-8A few showers, chilly
Oct 9-18Sunny, then rain and snow showers; cold
Oct 19-31Sunny, warm
Octobertemperature 50° (1° above avg.)
precipitation 0.5" (0.5" below avg.)
Map showing Old Farmer's Almanac long range weather region number 12

12-Month Long-Range Weather Outlook

November 2025 to October 2026

Winter temperatures will be above normal, with the coldest periods in mid-December, late January, and early February. Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal in the north and near normal south. The snowiest periods are expected to be in late February and mid- and late March. April and May temperatures will be above normal, while rainfall will be below normal across the east and above normal in the west. Summer will be hotter and drier than usual, with the hottest periods in late June and early and mid-July. September and October will have above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation.

See the complete 12-month weather forecast in The Old Farmer’s Almanac..

Weather Trend Graph

November 2025 to October 2026

Weather Trend Graph for High Plains
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