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What's On Tap for This Summer?

Though summer won’t officially begin until June 21, Memorial Day is popularly seen as the beginning of summer fun, with grills being fired up for cookouts, and pools opening up for the season. What does Mother Nature have in store for us this summer?

So far, most areas have seen moderate to chilly temperatures this spring. Don’t expect that to change just yet. Wet, cool conditions are expected to persist in the northern U.S. through much of June, with southern states seeing more typical hot, dry weather into the start of summer.

Then, in July, the “Dog Days of Summer” will be upon us. The period from mid-July to early August– called the “Dog Days” because that’s when Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is most clearly visible – typically see the year’s most scorching hot weather. This year’s Dog Days should bring near-normal temperatures in most of the U.S., with the exception of Southwestern and Southeastern states. Unusually hot weather is expected to bake much of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona during July, while at the same time oppressively high heat and humidity broils the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Expect above-normal summertime precipitation east of the Mississippi and normal to below-normal precipitation to the west.

Want a more specific forecast for your region? Check out the Farmers’ Almanac’s long range forecast.