Iowa Fall 2026 Looks Warm And Dry Says Farmers Almanac

Summer is still in full swing.  For those of you sweating, maybe you can look to the fall and the cooler temps that await.  But just how much cooler?  And will we be stuck inside because of the rain?

The Farmer's Almanac has released its Fall 2026 predictions for Iowa.

Not All Predictions Are Equal

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At the end of June, I wrote about what the rest of summer would look like for us based on the predictions of the Weather Channel.

While there are still two months to get that one right, it's not off to the best of starts.

They predicted a slightly above average temperature for July.  Other than the last two days perhaps skewing the temps up, overall July has been mild to downright chilly.

I should have used the Farmer's Almanac prediction, which said it was going to be cool and rainy.  By the way, high of 73 with 99% chance of rain on Friday...July 31.  Yep, let's stick with the Farmer's prediction!

Fall Is Going To Be Warm And Dry

A big part of the country will be warm and dry.  From Arizona extending northeast all the way to Iowa.  Plus a good chunk of the south.  But just to the north, they are predicting a cool and dry fall for Minnesota and Wisconsin.  So any subtle shift and our extended summer could be gone.

I'll always take longer warm temps, but it's also always good to get rain.  So hopefully we'll get that balance.

How does the Farmer's Almanac Make Predictions?

The Almanac’s famous long range forecasts rest on three pillars: solar science, climatology, and meteorology. By watching the Sun’s activity, studying long term weather patterns, and tracking changes in the atmosphere, we piece together the signals that hint at what each season may bring.

Seems like it worked this summer.  Let's see what we get this fall.  To see the full map, you can check out their site here.