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What to expect this fall in New Hampshire and Maine<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re hoping for a classic New England autumn<\/strong>, filled with cool air<\/strong>, crisp leaves<\/strong>, and quiet walks through foliage-lined roads<\/strong>, this year may be on your side\u2014at least according to the Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/strong>. While many parts of the country might still feel summer\u2019s leftover heat<\/strong>, the Northeast<\/strong>, including New Hampshire<\/strong> and Maine<\/strong>, could enjoy a refreshingly traditional fall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The extended seasonal outlook<\/strong> suggests that residents in New Hampshire and Maine<\/strong> will experience cooler and drier weather<\/strong> compared to recent years. For those craving a return to sweater weather<\/strong>, the signs are promising.<\/p>\n September in New Hampshire and Maine: cool and damp up north<\/strong><\/p>\n The Almanac’s projection<\/strong> puts the average temperature<\/strong> for September<\/strong> at 59\u00b0F (15\u00b0C)<\/strong>, which is 2 degrees below normal<\/strong>. Rainfall is expected to hit 3.5 inches<\/strong>, with heavier showers in northern areas<\/strong>, while the southern parts<\/strong> may see less precipitation<\/strong>. These figures suggest comfortable days<\/strong> and chilly nights<\/strong>, likely creating ideal foliage conditions<\/strong> by mid-month.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n October forecast: colder, drier, and closer to peak fall<\/strong><\/p>\n Moving into October<\/strong>, temperatures are expected to drop even further, averaging around 46\u00b0F (8\u00b0C)<\/strong>\u20143 degrees below typical seasonal norms<\/strong>. The month is projected to bring just 2.5 inches of rain<\/strong>, signaling a dry spell<\/strong> that could sharpen the colors of the changing leaves and create crisp, brisk mornings<\/strong> across the region. The forecast mentions scattered showers<\/strong>, brief warm-ups<\/strong>, but predominantly chilly air<\/strong> lingering through the end of the month.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How the Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac predicts weather<\/strong><\/p>\n The Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/strong>, first published in 1792<\/strong>, uses a proprietary mix of solar science<\/strong>, climatology<\/strong>, and meteorological data<\/strong> to make its long-range forecasts. Its system reportedly considers patterns in solar activity<\/strong> and matches them with historical weather trends to develop season-specific predictions.<\/p>\n The Almanac claims its forecasts are around 80% accurate<\/strong>, though that figure is often debated among experts. Still, it remains one of the most widely followed weather references, especially in New England communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How do other forecasts compare?<\/strong><\/p>\n Interestingly, the National Weather Service (NWS)<\/strong> is offering a different perspective<\/strong>. Their September outlook<\/strong> shows a 70% to 80% likelihood of warmer-than-average temperatures<\/strong> for all of New England<\/strong>, including Maine<\/strong> and New Hampshire<\/strong>. In contrast to the Almanac\u2019s cooler forecast<\/strong>, the NWS<\/strong> suggests a more mild and potentially warm fall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As for rainfall, the NWS outlook<\/strong> provides little clarity, indicating \u201cequal chances\u201d<\/strong> for above-average<\/strong>, normal<\/strong>, or below-average precipitation<\/strong>. In short, the fall rainfall picture<\/strong> remains uncertain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Farmers’ Almanac outlook: a cool start, stormy end<\/strong><\/p>\n Another voice in the long-range weather game, the Farmers\u2019 Almanac<\/strong> (a separate publication from the Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/strong>), predicts a dry and cool beginning to autumn<\/strong>, with a colder, stormier finish<\/strong> across the Northeast<\/strong>. This forecast aligns more closely with traditional fall expectations in New England<\/strong>, especially for those in coastal Maine<\/strong> and the White Mountains of New Hampshire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As always, long-range forecasts carry uncertainty, but for now, the expectation is set: New Hampshire<\/strong> and Maine<\/strong> may finally enjoy a refreshingly cool and dry fall<\/strong>, just in time for harvest festivals<\/strong>, leaf-peeping season<\/strong>, and apple-picking weekends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What to expect this fall in New Hampshire and Maine If you’re hoping for a classic New England autumn, filled with cool air, crisp leaves, and quiet walks through foliage-lined roads, this year may be on your side\u2014at least according to the Old Farmer\u2019s Almanac. 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