North Carolina: Farmer’s Almanac Issues Summer Forecast

Summer is such a fun time of year, packed with barbecues, pool parties and long days at the beach. But, a lot of outdoor summer activities are dependent on the weather. So, what should North Carolina expect when it comes to the weather this summer?

The summer 2026 predictions from The Old Farmer's Almanac are here, and as for general trends, their experts say to expect a hotter-than-normal summer across the United States. "Temperatures are expected to run above normal across both the United States and Canada," the outlet states, "while rainfall patterns vary widely by region. Here's what to expect where you live."

In addition to hotter weather, the Almanac also says to expect drier conditions across many areas of the country. A handful of regions will be wetter, though, including sections of the Heartland, Gulf Coast, Lower Lakes, southern Intermountain and southern Canada.

Remember that these are long-range predictions and show a seasonal outlook, so these aren't day-by-day weather projections. Local conditions will vary, and just because the country is expected to be hotter this summer, that doesn't mean you won't have some cold nights.

There are some exceptions to the warmer weather, too. According to the Almanac, the upper Midwest and Heartland are actually in line to get cooler than normal weather this season or have mixed patterns. But, summer is summer, so don't expect a July snowstorm either way.

So, what about North Carolina? According to the Almanac, our area will get a "hot and dry" summer, and that's for the entire state. South Carolina has the same forecast.

Also, when it comes to forecasting, the Farmer's Almanac has plenty of credibility. They've predicted the weather since the country's founding in 1792, the publication notes, "when George Washington was president and actively farming at Mount Vernon."