Old Farmers Almanac: Fall in Michigan to Bring Heat Relief in 2025

After what feels like 112 years straight of living on the surface of the sun, the Old Farmer's Almanac has finally tossed Michigan a tiny, pumpkin-spiced bone.

Fall 2025: Cooler Than Normal?

According to their Fall 2025 outlook, Michigan might actually experience something resembling cooler-than-normal temperatures.

RELATED: 7 Things You Never See Kids in Michigan Do During the Summer

Yes—really. Cue the cider and unearth your hoodie collection—we're not just hallucinating due to heat stroke.

What the Almanac Says for Michigan

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac's forecast, Michigan lands in the "Lower Lakes" region, which is predicted to enjoy a fall that's not only cooler than normal but also drier.

September & October Temperature Outlook

September will average around 62°F (over 10 degrees cooler than average according to the National Weather Service), which for some is jacket weather. October will dip down to a brisk 51°F. After sweating through a summer where your steering wheel doubled as a branding iron, this is what hope looks like.

Dry Fall Ahead: Rainfall Predictions

Rainfall will also be lighter than usual, which means your bonfires, tailgates, and hayrides might actually happen without the need to pack a canoe and life jackets. September brings about 2.5" of rain, and October is predicted to get just 2".

Get our free mobile app

That's downright arid by Pure Michigan standards. That said, it will present problems for leaf collection, as we rely on the rain to coax them onto the ground.

Why This Fall Feels Like a Win

So, yes, we may finally get to frolic among the apples and cornstalks without overheating or melting into a puddle in the middle of a tailgate.

RELATED: Michigan's Best Apple Cider Mills: Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm

It's not exactly sweater weather, but it's a start—and after the summer we've had, we'll take anything below Michigan's "Broil" setting.