Summer Down South Will Likely be Cooler Than Usual
Get ready, folks: Summer 2018 is expected to be beautiful in most parts of the country.
If you live down south, you can expect most days this summer to be comfortable with slightly below-average temperatures from June through August, according to The Weather Channel. Translation: perfect porch weather is on the way (though it may get muggy at times, according to AccuWeather).
The same goes for the Midwest and Northeast, where summer temperatures are predicted to be fairly average this year. However, those living out west-from California to Colorado-should brace themselves for the arrival of hot weather.
Here's what kind of temperatures you can expect this #summer, according to the @weathercompany @IBMWatson: https://t.co/04Rt5JplsT pic.twitter.com/13HQEU95hR
- The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) May 20, 2018
Experts predict an extra hot summer on the West Coast due to warming in the Pacific Ocean. That being said, the forecasted temperatures could change and will depend on the arrival of El Ni?o conditions.
Weather conditions could change and impact temperatures elsewhere, too. If the drought in the Midwest extends east, temperatures could rise on the East Coast. And more rain down south could lead to even cooler temperatures.
Earlier this year, the Farmers' Almanac predicted similar weather outlooks. There will be "warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the nation," according to a statement.
Overall, temperatures across the U.S. will rise the highest above average in June. The conditions will likely be just a bit above average on the East Coast with the most extreme difference happening on the Pacific coast.
“I think there’s going to be surge later in June when we really start to feel some heat here in the Northeast," AccuWeather forecaster Paul Pastelok said. "But will it stick around the whole summer? I don’t think that’s going to happen."
Come August, the hot weather out west will continue while temperatures will drop to slightly below average in most of the Midwest and Southeast. Looks like your air conditioner may get a bit of a break this year!
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