Michigan Summer Forecast: Will It Be Miserably Hot or Chilly?
As we head into a new season, one thing is for sure: In Michigan, the weather can be really any extreme. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has released its report for what the expect across the U.S. for weather this summer, and it’s an interesting mix, including the Michigan summer forecast.
The climate outlook is predicted for June through August. It shows that much of the lower 48 states and Alaska are expected to see a hotter than average summer, but what about our state? Read on for the scoop.
The NOAA outlook, which they released Thursday (May 25), shows the most likely areas to get above average temperatures are across the Southwestern U.S. In the areas of New Mexico and Arizona, there’s a 60% to 70% likelihood of a warmer than average summer. From Texas up through the New England area, there’s about a 50% to 60% chance of warmer than average temperatures.
As for precipitation, a drier summer is predicted for the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest. That’s bad news for drought conditions, of course. Meanwhile, the mid-and-lower Mississippi, Ohio Valley and the East and Gulf Coasts are expected to get more precipitation this season. It’s worth mentioning that the NOAA’s seasonal outlook does not predict the chance of extreme heat events or wildfires.
Specifically, for the Michigan summer forecast, the seasonal outlook map shows “equal chances” of Michigan getting above, below or normal temperatures. Not too exciting, right? We’re not alone, as much of the Midwest also has the “equal chances” prediction. As mentioned before, New Mexico and Arizona are by far the states expected to get much higher than average temperatures. What’s interesting is that no states are projected to get colder than normal temperatures, according to this report. Find the full report from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center here. It includes an interactive map, where you can play around with different areas of the country.
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