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Almanac Forecasts Hot, Wet NM, Dry Northeast, 86% Accurate

5/1/2026

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its long-range summer outlook.
It forecasts hot, wet conditions for most of New Mexico and hot, dry weather for the state's northeastern corner.
The almanac says the forecast uses a proprietary formula that blends solar science, climatology and meteorology.
It reports about 86 percent accuracy for recent forecasts measured against 30-year climate normals, yet cautions the outlooks are trend-based and not for day-to-day predictions.

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its long-range summer outlook.
It forecasts hot, wet conditions for most of New Mexico and hot, dry weather for the state's northeastern corner.
The almanac says the forecast uses a proprietary formula that blends solar science, climatology and meteorology.
It reports about 86 percent accuracy for recent forecasts measured against 30-year climate normals, yet cautions the outlooks are trend-based and not for day-to-day predictions.