Summer Weather Forecast from The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Expect A Sweltering Summer, Says The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Much of the United States can expect a hotter-than-normal summer with widespread dry conditions also predicted.

Summer 2026 weather predictions from The Old Farmer’s Almanac are in—and much of the U.S. is in for a hotter-than-normal summer. Above average temperatures will be met with widespread dry conditions across much of the country, with pockets of heavy rain throughout the summer months.

Check out the Almanac’s full Summer 2026 Weather Predictions for the U.S., including what they may mean for your garden and vacation plans as the season unfolds! Find details at Almanac.com/Summer-Forecast.

Note that long-range predictions are meant to show the seasonal outlook, not day-to-day weather forecasts. Local conditions will vary, but the map highlights the dominant patterns expected.