Get ready to sweat, Michigan — the summer of 2025 is shaping up to be hot, humid and full of thunder.
That’s according to long-range forecasts from both the Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmers’ Almanac.
The rival publications have been used for decades to predict long-range forecasts throughout the year. So what should Michiganders — and the rest of the country — expect this summer? Here’s a closer look.
Farmers’ Almanac prediction for summer 2025 in Michigan
Farmers’ Almanac’s summer 2025 predictions for the U.S.
The Farmers’ Almanac describes this summer as “sultry and thunder-filled” for the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Midwest. Much of the country will see near-average precipitation.
Heat will be in full force by July, with much of the nation sweltering with above- to high-above-average temperatures. More longtime high temperature records may be broken this year.
4th of July and Labor Day predictions
Your annual fireworks display could be in jeopardy; Farmers’ Almanac predicts severe thunderstorms sweeping in from the west, perhaps threatening the Fourth of July holiday.
Looking a little bit further ahead, Labor Day weekend in Michigan is expected to see fair weather.
Of course, it’s early.
Old Farmer’s Almanac prediction for summer 2025 in Michigan
The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s summer weather map 2025
The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be hot and rainy across the Great Lakes area. As the map suggests, expect hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., with above-normal precipitation in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
What does National Weather Service predict for summer in Michigan?
NOAA’s seasonal temperature outlook for summer 2025.
While it’s better to look at National Weather Service’s weekly forecast, they do also provide some long-range forecasts. Theirs for June, July, and August predicts 33-40% chance of above-normal temperatures for most of Michigan, with just a small slice of the Thumb down to Ohio looking at a slightly higher chance of above-normal temps.
More: Forecasting the unpredictable: How Northern Michigan’s weather outlook gets calculated
When does summer 2025 start?
The first day of summer is marked by the summer solstice, which is June 20 or 21 and occurs at the moment Earth’s tilt toward the sun is at a maximum. This year’s is on June 20, but don’t be surprised if the summerlike conditions have already begun.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Northern Michigan summer weather in 2025: See seasonal predictions
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