See Old Farmer’s Almanac prediction for South Jersey weather this fall

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Although the summer heat waves and storms may feel like they’re here to stay, fall is approaching.
This year, the first day of fall is Tuesday, Sept. 22. Early forecasts for the season suggest a nice relief from the ongoing summer of high temperatures and persistent rain.
Here’s what The Old Farmer’s Almanac has to say about fall 2026.
Fall 2026 weather forecast
The almanac is predicting a fall with less precipitation and varied temperatures. Coastal parts of the country are expected to feel cooler temperatures, while states in the middle of the country may see warmer temperatures.
South Jersey is predicted to have a cooler, drier fall in comparison to previous years, according to the almanac.
September and October are forecasted to bring cooler temperatures that average approximately a degree Fahrenheit below normal. There’s also set to be roughly 1 inch less rainfall than usual.
This year’s forecast is slightly different from last year’s fall forecast, which predicted a warm and dry season.
What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the oldest weather-forecasting publication in the United States. It was first created in 1792.
Every year, the almanac compares solar patterns and historical weather conditions to current solar activities in order to make weather predictions.
How accurate is the Old Farmer’s Almanac?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims to have an 80% accuracy rate for its predictions.
Risha Inaganti writes about trending topics across South Jersey for the Courier-Post. If you have a story she should tell, email her at [email protected]. Subscribe to stay up to date on the news you need.




