We’re pretty deep into spring at this point and the official start date of summer is just a little more than a month away (June 20). While it’s nearly impossible to actually forecast what the weather will be like in a month or two, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration does release three month climate forecasts for both temperature and precipitation, and it’s looking to be a hot one across the United States this summer.
Nearly everywhere in the United States is forecasted to see above average temperatures this summer. In New England, New York, and several areas across the Northeast, there’s a 50-60% chance of temperatures sitting above normal through June, July, and August. In much of Utah and portions of Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, there’s a 60-70% chance of temperatures sitting above normal. In short, it’s likely to be a hot summer.
The Seasonal Precipitation Outlook is a bit more variable. Much of Eastern Seaboard is leaning towards seeing above normal precipitation, with New England sitting at a 33-40% chance of above normal and parts of the Southeast looking at a 40-50% chance of above normal. The Northwest, meanwhile, is leaning towards below normal, with states like Montana, Idaho, Northern Wyoming, both of the Dakotas, and Nebraska sitting at a 40-50% chance of below normal.
Of course all of these predictions are made months ahead of time and knowing for certain what things will look like in the coming weeks or months is near impossible.
