See Our Predictions for the Start of Spring and Beyond!
For spring 2022, we expect warmer-than-normal temperatures. Find out more about weather predictions for your region from The Old Farmer’s Almanac meteorologist Michael Steinberg.
The Almanac’s Spring Weather Forecast
Spring officially begins, of course, with the spring equinox, which arrives on Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 A.M. Eastern Time. At this time, the Sun stands directly over Earth’s equator, and we can wake up knowing that we are inching ever closer to the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.
But let’s not get too ahead of ourselves dreaming of summer weather just yet. First, let’s talk about what to expect for spring.
What Weather Will Spring Bring Across the United States?
- This spring, we’re expecting to see warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of the United States, except for in Florida and the Desert Southwest, where we’re predicting that temperatures will be slightly below normal for spring.
Hopefully, by the time Easter arrives on April 17, we’ll have left wintery weather far behind us!
Spring Showers to Bring Plenty of Flowers
- Rainfall will be above normal in parts of the South, including Georgia, southern Florida, and southern Texas, as well as parts of the Midwest (Minnesota and the eastern halves of North and South Dakota).
- Also expect more rain than normal in a large swathe of the western U.S. stretching from the Intermountain region into the Pacific Northwest, and from Arizona westward into southern California.
- Hawaii is also expected to experience above-normal rainfall this spring.
- Rain is predicted to be near normal elsewhere in the country.
Springtime in Canada
In Canada, we expect spring temperatures to be above normal across most of the country, but near normal in Atlantic Canada.
Precipitation will be below normal from Atlantic Canada westward through Quebec and above normal elsewhere.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your… Seeds!
Good news! Warmer-than-normal spring temperatures could mean an early start to the gardening season in many regions.
No matter where you are, be sure to consult our Planting Calendar for suggested seed-starting and planting dates in your area—and keep an eye out for frost!
→ Looking to get started with gardening? Check out our Learn to Garden hub, a collection of free step-by-step guides designed to teach you everything you need to know about gardening!
See More Forecasts from The Old Farmer’s Almanac
So, are you feeling ready for spring? We sure are. For more weather forecasts and folklore, pick up a copy of the 2022 Old Farmer’s Almanac!
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Looks like spring forecast is wrong...Seattle area consistently 10 degrees below average this spring.
Grand Rapids (Western Michigan) from 1/2/22 through now, 4/23/22, had the coldest, wettest period I can remember - endless daily rain and snow, two or three partially sunny days that gave us about 16 hrs of sunshine TOTAL for the whole time. I can't remember such a period of prolonged rainy/snowy weather.
I'm amused when I read forecasts that say, higher or lower then normal. There is no normal anymore.
stop this madness and cold threats
Hoping that climate change doesn't kill my 2 favorite seasons going forward...Fall & Winter....this year no snow in the NYC NE area....Fall was terrible with its lack of color.
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