What’s The Old Farmer’s Almanac Say For The CSRA?
It’s that time of year where we start to see cooler temps and enjoy the fall festivities that pop up around the two state area every Autumn. Our local TV Stations have a lock on the the most technologically accurate forecasts for the CSRA, even when we have earthquakes shaking up the CSRA but what about the old tried and true way our grandfathers and great grandfathers planned their harvest seasons? Is the Old Farmers Almanac still a reliable source for predicting weather?
Even Without The Old Farmers Almanac, What’s Our Normal?
Well, first we have to look at what a typical fall season looks like in the central Georgia/South Carolina region, according to the usclimatedata.com:
Here’s the average temperatures for the CSRA in the fall:
- September: high 87 degrees, low 63 degrees
- October: high 78 degrees, low 51 degrees
- November: high 69 degrees, low 41 degrees
- December: high 60 degrees, low 35 degrees
And here’s what normal precipitation looks like in the fall for the Augusta area:
- September: 3.22 inches
- October: 3.27 inches
- November: 2.82 inches
- December: 3.39 inches
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is also predicting a cooler than average winter for the CSRA and our chances for precipitation and snowfall are above normal. In general, the Farmer’s Almanac states the U.S. overall will see a “calmer” and “gentler” winter, which sounds good to me! I think the more isolated and “in the country” you are, the happier you will be with a mild forecast!
So, How Accurate Is The Old Farmer’s Almanac?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac boasts an average accuracy of about 80% for its weather reports. Last year, it reported that its average was lower, coming in at around 64%. The Almanac, which began in 1792, has made a name for itself by providing long-term weather forecasts on an annual basis. This tried and true old book also gives readers full moon dates, recipes and various self-help tips.
The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac is available in stores wherever books and magazines are sold.
- Support your local booksellers whenever possible! A full list of stores that carry the 2025 Almanac is available at Almanac.com/Wheretobuy.
