Summer 2019 Will Be 'Scorching And Showery' Farmers Almanac Says

WISCONSIN — After a winter that saw record-cold temperatures, and snowfall that extended into the spring months, the Farmers Almanac has a prediction for the summer of 2019.

According to the Almanac’s202-year-old weather formula, the central and southwestern states are on tap for a very hot summer.

“Much of our summer forecast predicts lots of rain, thunderstorms, and wetness during July and August in the Northeast and New England areas” Pete Geiger, editor, said. “The increased clouds and showers will likely keep temperatures below the dozen or so 90 degree days that might otherwise occur. However, you should count on days with temps well up into the ’80s. Add to that the above-normal precipitation, and you’ve got oppressively humid and uncomfortable conditions.”

It's Not The Heat, It's The Humidity

The Farmers Almanac says that for the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Midwest, the heat and humidity to build in June, and that July will be a stormy, warm month.

And while near-to-below normal precipitation is forecast west of the Mississippi, a stormy summer is on tap for this region overall, the publication says. Some of the storms, especially for parts of Michigan, are capable of large hail.

2019 US Summer Outlook

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