Old Farmer’s Almanac have released their predictions for what weather the US can expect in December.
why it matters
Published since 1792, old farmer’s Almanac Claims to be the oldest continuously published magazine in America
The publication’s forecast offers readers a chance to plan for the coming month, whether it’s for farming, gardening, or simply everyday life.
what to know
North east
Old Farmer’s Almanac It is expected that December will be cold and snowy in the Northeast. There will be snowfall from 1-17 December and the temperature will become very cold. It will be sunny from 18-21 December but will still be cold. The publication said snowfall is expected from December 22-31 and it will be very cold.
atlantic corridor
Rain with mild temperatures is expected from 1-3 December. According to the Panchang, there will be snowfall in the North from December 4-12 while there will be sunshine in the South and the temperature will become cool.
Conditions should be sunny and cool from December 13-15. Between December 16-29, the forecast calls for rain and snow, followed by sunshine and very cold temperatures. It is predicted that the month will end with snowy, cold conditions on 30–31 December.
Appalachians
The beginning of December is warm in this forecast area. From December 1-3, hot weather with rain is expected. According to the almanac, from December 4-17, snowfall is expected in the north while the south will be sunny and the overall temperature will be cool.
Conditions become sunny but very cold from 18–20 December. A short mild break occurs from 21–23 December, with sunny skies in the north and rain in the south. According to the forecast, the month will end with snowy weather and very cold temperatures from December 24-31.
south-east
According to the forecast, December in the Southeast begins with rain and heat. From December 4-19, there will be mostly sunshine, mild conditions at first and then it will become colder.
By December 20–21, blizzards are expected in the eastern part of the region, while the west will see rain and cooler temperatures. From December 22-27, the forecast is for sunny and mild weather. The month ends December 28–31, with first sunshine, then rain and overall cool temperatures.
deep South
Expect hot, rainy conditions from December 1-3. From 4–15 December, the weather becomes sunny and mild, then as the period progresses, the weather becomes much cooler.
From December 16-20, there will be rain followed by sunny skies and cooler temperatures. From December 21-31, the forecast calls for initially sunny skies, then more rain, leading to mild temperatures that will turn cold.
Texas-Oklahoma
According to the almanac, rain and cold will start in the Texas-Oklahoma region in December 2025. From 4–11 December, conditions change to overall warm temperatures with sunny weather in the north and rain in the south.
From December 12-27, the forecast is mostly sunny. The temperature will be cold at first, then it will become hot later. The month ends with some rain and cool conditions on 28–31 December.
lower lakes
according to Old Farmer’s AlmanacThere is a possibility of snowfall till 1-2 December and conditions will become cold. From December 3-13, lake-effect snowfall is expected in the east, downpours in the west and overall cold weather.
From December 14-18, there should be sunshine at first, then blizzards and temperatures will become very cold. From December 19-24, more snowfall is expected along with cold conditions. Between December 25-29, the east is expected to be sunny while the west will be snowy and very cold. The month ends with snowfall and cold weather on 30–31 December.
high plains
From December 1-10, the publication says there will be drizzle, then sunshine and very hot temperatures.
Snowfall is expected from 11-17 December and it will be cold. From December 18–31, conditions will be mostly sunny, with some sporadic rain or snow, and temperatures will be quite warm overall.
intermountain area
The publication states that December 2025 in the intermountain region begins with storms and very cold weather. From December 7–12, conditions become sunny and mild.
From December 13-24, there will be some rain in the east and a spell of rain in the west, leading to generally quite warm temperatures. From December 25-31, there may be some rain and snowfall in the east, while the west will be sunny and temperatures will be warm.
Pacific Northwest
Very cold starts in December 2025 in the Pacific Northwest. From December 1-9, there will be some rain in the north while the south will be sunny and very cool. Sporadic rain with cold is expected between 10-12 December.
Rain is forecast from December 13-20, some of which will be heavy, and temperatures will be hot. From 21–24 December, it rains in the north but the south is sunny and temperatures are mild. According to the forecast, the month ends with sunny and warm weather from December 25-31.
pacific southwest
From December 1-13, conditions should be sunny, cool at first and then warming up. From December 14-16, there may be some rain in the north while the south will be sunny and have warm temperatures.
According to the forecast, there will be sunny weather from 17-25 December, with mild temperatures in the north and very hot conditions in the south. According to the calendar, the month ends on 26–31 December with some rain and generally mild weather.
what people are saying
Tim Goodwin, Senior Editor Old Farmer’s Almanactold newsweek Regarding the publication’s Christmas forecast,With the holiday season approaching, we know people across the country are planning to visit family and friends and how the weather will impact travel is always top of mind.
“For those living in the Northeast, Upper Midwest and much of Alaska, the forecast is for snowfall conditions leading up to and possibly after the holiday, so be sure to check the forecast closer to travel. The lower lakes will see snowfall in the days leading up to Christmas and through New Year’s, and those on the road should plan more time for their festivities. Icy conditions by Christmas Eve could make travel difficult in the Appalachians. Snow is expected in the eastern Ohio Valley, while rain or snow may occur in the High Plains and Intermountain.
“Those living in the Atlantic Corridor should not see any delays on their way to celebrate, but those headed for the end of the year may be hit with snow when they return home. Travelers in the Deep South, northern Pacific Northwest and eastern Hawaii may see rain, and the Pacific Southwest forecast calls for some post-holiday rain, so be sure to prepare for wet roads.”
what happens next
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