Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than average 2024 fall season for Michigan

That trip to the cider mill could be a little cooler than usual for Michiganders this fall, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

The publication, which released its annual fall forecast, is predicting below-average temperatures for most of the Lower Peninsula and near-average temps for the tip of the mitt and the Upper Peninsula.

Meantime, most of the country is predicted to see above-average temperatures, including the Pacific Northwest, Texas and Alaska.

Michiganders can also expect to see below-average precipitation this fall, the almanac predicts.

The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began in 1792, has made a name for itself by providing long-term weather forecasts on an annual basis.

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What's the average fall temperature in metro Detroit?

Here's what a typical fall season looks like in the region, according to the National Weather Service:

• September: 74.4 degrees
• October: 62 degrees
• November: 48.6 degrees
• December: 37.2 degrees

What areas do the Almanac predict warmer than average temperatures?

Here are the regions that are expected to see warmer than average temperatures this fall, according to the Almanac:

• The Heartland
• Pacific Northwest and Intermountain
• Texas-Oklahoma and High Plains
• Pacific Southwest and Desert Southwest
• Alaska
• Hawaii

Is the Old Farmer's Almanac accurate?

The Old Farmer's Almanac boasts an average accuracy of about 80% for its weather reports . But many weather experts disagree with the predictions, saying the Almanac's weather reports may be no better than chance.

The USA Today Network contributed to this report.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than average 2024 fall season for Michigan