What will summer 2025 be like in Binghamton? Here's what Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
The astronomical start to summer will fall on Friday, June 20 as the summer solstice begins, and this summer could be a warm one. If you are happier in high temperatures, you might just be in luck.
Here is what the summer could look like in Binghamton this year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
The almanac's predictions, which were updated on April 16, indicate a hot summer for Binghamton.
The predictions note last summer was one of the hottest on record for the U.S., with a nationwide average temperature of 73.8 degrees, and this year is "shaping up to be just as intense," although the buildup to these temperatures will be relatively gradual.
For the Binghamton-area, predictions show this summer will be hot and dry, with normal to below-average rainfall.
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According to it's website, the Old Farmer's Almanac uses three disciplines — solar science, climatology and meteorology — in order to "compare solar patters and historical weather conditions with current solar activity."
The Old Farmer's Almanac says their predictions are 80% accurate.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Summer forecast in Binghamton: What Old Farmer's Almanac predicts
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