The Old Farmer's Almanac says its northeast fall weather almanac points to below-normal temperatures and increased rainfall in the Northeast for September and October 2026. The long-range forecast is part of its annual fall outlook and gives readers an early look at what the season may bring.
It also says much of the United States will be drier than normal, while the Northeast is one of the exceptions. The almanac says it has an 80% accuracy rating.
The Old Farmer's Almanac Forecast
The forecast released by The Old Farmer's Almanac calls for cooler conditions along the East Coast and Pacific Coast. It also puts the Northeast in the wetter-than-average group, with below-normal temperatures and increased rainfall.
For readers in the Northeast, the practical takeaway is simple: the season is not being framed as dry and mild. The almanac’s regional split puts the Northeast on the wetter side of the map while much of the country trends drier.
September and October 2026
The forecast covers September and October 2026, so it is aimed at fall planning rather than day-to-day weather. That makes it most useful for people thinking about outdoor work, travel timing, and seasonal schedules before autumn arrives.
The same release says the West Coast, the central and northern Rockies, and parts of Texas are among the regions expected to see above-average rainfall. Southern Florida is expected to receive slightly above-average rainfall.
Pacific Northwest Rainfall
The Pacific Northwest is described as one of the wettest forecasts in the country and could see several inches of extra rainfall in September. Hawaii could see a tropical storm in mid-September.
People in the Northeast will not get the same rain pattern as the Pacific Northwest, but the forecast still places the region in the wetter-than-average group. The open question for readers is which parts of the Northeast will feel the biggest rainfall differences once September and October 2026 begin.
