Will Fall Arrive On Time In IL: Old Farmer's Almanac Prediction

ILLINOIS — Fall weather will arrive on time in Illinois this year, according to a new fall 2024 forecast from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The outlook also offers predictions on when fall foliage should be at its most brilliant here.

According to the forecast, Illinois is expected to see below-average temperatures this fall, with September remaining warm leading up to temperatures being cooler than normal in October. Precipitation this fall will likely be below average as well.

The Old Farmer's Almanac findings conflict with a recent fall forecast from the Weather Channel, which says Illinois can expect a hotter-than-usual October.

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Temperatures and precipitation together can affect the brilliance of fall leaves. The Old Farmer's Almanac's interactive fall foliage map (yellow marks the beginning of foliage season, orange and red are peak season, and brown is past peak).

In Illinois, leaves should peak around late October into the beginning of November.

If you have a fall vacation planned, here’s what to expect in different regions of the country:

The hot steamy temperatures of summer will continue well into fall this year, especially in the western half of the country. Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected in the Heartland; Pacific Northwest; Texas and Oklahoma and the High Plains, and into Missouri, Iowa and part of Illinois; the Pacific Southwest and Desert Southwest; and Hawaii and Alaska.

Cooler-than-average temperatures are expected in Florida and the Southeast, as well as the Lower Lakes, Ohio Valley, the Appalachians and Atlantic Corridor.

Near-average temperatures are expected from the Gulf Coast to Arkansas and Tennessee, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and most of New England