After 208 Years the Farmers’ Almanac Says Goodbye, What That Means for New York Weather Forecasts

What is The Farmers Almanac?

As the seasons change many in the Hudson Valley and across the nation look at what the Farmers Almanac has to say.

The Farmers Almanac was first published all the way back in 1818. They used a "secret formula based on factors like sunspots and lunar cycles for its weather predictions" according to the AP.

In their yearly book and on their website you can find long range weather predictions, information about the moon phases, gardening tips, astrological readings, and so much more.

Sadly, it looks like we wont be getting any more of these time honored predictions in the future.

No More Predictions, The Farmers Almanac Will Stop Publication After 2026

After 208 years, the Farmers Almanac will stop publication. Their 2026 edition will be it's last.

The publication cites the "growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book" in what they call a "chaotic media environment."

This will also affect their online version as well, as access will stop in December of 2025.

In a statement obtained by the Associate Press Farmer Almanac Editor Sandi Duncan said:

"It is with a heavy heart that we share the end of what has not only been an annual tradition in millions of homes and hearths for hundreds of years, but also a way of life, an inspiration for many who realize the wisdom of generations past is the key to the generations of the future."

 

Where Can You Get Your Weather Predictions Now?

Still looking for weather predictions? Now that the Farmers' Almanac is out of commission, where can you get your future forecasts?

You can always follow The Old Farmers Almanac. You might be asking yourself, "isn't that the same as the Farmers Almanac?" The answer is a big NO!

They're 2 different publications and the major difference it The Old Farmer's Almanac gives forecasts 18 months ahead in the U.S. while the Farmers' Almanac only predicts 16 months out for 7 U.S. climatological regions.

For winter 2025-2026 The Farmers' Almanac predicts "Cold, Snow-filled" conditions for the Hudson Valley and northeast.

As for The Old Farmer's Almanac they're calling for cold weather and below normal snow precipitation.