The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its Fall 2026 Weather Predictions. Here’s what Texas can reportedly expect to see.
Every year, the Old Farmer’s Almanac releases weather predictions for the upcoming season. It recently published its Fall 2026 forecast, and while meteorologists say the publication is usually only 50% accurate, it remains one of the most popular ways to gauge what to expect weatherwise.
Whether you agree with that percentage or with the Old Farmer’s Almanac boasting of 80% accuracy, it’s fun to consider how you might be spending the fall months. Across the US, it’s looking like things will be warmer and drier in most regions of the country, particularly in interior states.
With the “clues that shape winter — appearing long before the leaves start to turn,” Old Farmer’s Almanac thought it best to get the word out earlier than usual about predicted weather trends. For Texas, the forecast says slightly cooler than average temperatures are on the horizon for fall, as is more rainfall.
Southern Texas may experience warmer temperatures than its Northern counterpart, but the entirety of the Lone Star State will allegedly see above average levels of precipitation. Areas of the Deep South outside of Texas are going to have the opposite experience with a dry September followed by a normal level of precipitation for October.
In terms of rainfall, Texas could see four inches above the annual average if things play out the way Old Farmer’s Alamance expects them to. Now might be a good time to buy those new rainboots you’ve been talking about or to replace your broken umbrella, just in case.
History of the Old Farmer’s Almanac
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been in publication since 1792, which is a looooong time to be making predictions about the weather. It’s easy to get it confused with the Farmers’ Almanac, which is actually a separate publication. Those two are direct competitors, with the Farmers’ Almanac being in circulation since 1818.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published for the first time by editor Robert B. Thomas and came out during the first term of George Washington’s presidency. Its forecasts rely on a combination of meteorology, solar activity, and climatology, though the exact science remains a matter of mystery.
It isn’t known for making daily weather predictions, just broad forecasts meant to guide gardeners and farmers in their annual harvesting efforts. The publication is the “oldest continuously published periodical in North America” and circulates roughly 2.5 million copies across the US and Canada.
