How Accurate Is The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Forecast?

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been publishing long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. But how accurate have they really been?

The Almanac's forecasting method, which combines solar science, climatology, and meteorology, is kept secret.

Modern meteorologists typically rely on complex computer models and vast amounts of real-time data to make short-term predictions, which are generally considered more reliable.

The Almanac's predictions tend to be quite general, making it easier to claim accuracy.

For instance, predicting "colder than average" temperatures for a winter month in a northern region is likely to be correct more often than not.

Some users swear by its predictions, citing personal experiences where the forecasts proved accurate.

Old Farmer's Almanac states that...”Although neither we nor any other forecasters have as yet gained sufficient insight into the mysteries of the universe to predict the weather with total accuracy, we correctly predict the weather about 80% of the time.”