What is the long range weather forecast for Your Region?

The Old Farmer's Almanac provides a 60-day extended weather forecast for Your Region. This includes temperature trends, precipitation predictions, and seasonal weather patterns based on our traditional forecasting methods combined with modern meteorological science.

How accurate is the Almanac long range weather forecast?

The Old Farmer's Almanac claims an 80% accuracy rate for its long range forecasts. Our forecasting method uses a secret formula that considers sunspot activity, tidal action, and other factors along with current meteorological conditions.

Long-Range Weather Forecast for High Plains

60-Day Weather Forecast

April 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for High Plains
Dates	Weather Conditions
Apr 1-11	Isolated rain or snow showers, then sunny; turning warm
Apr 12-25	Isolated t-storms, very warm
Apr 26-30	A few showers, turning cool
April	temperature 54° (5° above avg.) precipitation 1" (0.5" below avg.)

May 2026 Long Range Weather Forecast for High Plains
Dates	Weather Conditions
May 1-11	A few showers east, rainy periods west; chilly
May 12-17	Sunny, then a few showers; turning warm
May 18-31	Scattered t-storms; cool, then warm
May	temperature 58° (avg.) precipitation 2.8" (1" below avg. east, 1.5" above west)

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