2018 Long Range Weather Forecast for Northeast

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How to Read Long Range Weather Forecasts

Our long-range forecasts show weather trends in temperatures and precipitation. For example, will the winter be colder or warmer than average? Will there be more or less snow than what's typical for your area? Our famous predictions (traditionally 80% accurate) are made 18 months in advance, and meant to help you make more informed decisions for long-term planning.

Here on Almanac.com, we provide free long-range forecasts for the next 30 to 60 days covering U.S. and Canadian regions. Find all 12 months of predictions in the annual Old Farmer's Almanac.

Free 2-Month Weather Forecast

December 2017 Long Range Weather Forecast for Northeast
DatesWeather Conditions
Dec 1-7Snowy periods, cold
Dec 8-11Snowstorm, then sunny, cold
Dec 12-15Rain and snow showers
Dec 16-18Sunny, mild
Dec 19-23Snow showers, cold
Dec 24-26Showers, mild
Dec 27-31Snow, then sunny, frigid
Decembertemperature 28° (avg.)
precipitation 4" (1" above avg.)

January 2018 Long Range Weather Forecast for Northeast
DatesWeather Conditions
Jan 1-6Sunny, cold
Jan 7-11Flurries, then sunny, mild
Jan 12-14Rain to snow
Jan 15-20Showers, then sunny, mild
Jan 21-25Snowstorm, then sunny, cold
Jan 26-31Showers, then sunny, mild
Januarytemperature 27° (4° above avg.)
precipitation 3" (avg.)

Annual Weather Summary: November 2017 to October 2018

Winter will be milder than normal, on average, with above-normal precipitation and snowfall. The coldest periods will be in late December and early February. The snowiest periods will be in late November, early to mid-December, mid- to late January, and early to mid-February. April and May will be rainier than normal, with near-normal temperatures. Summer will be hotter and slightly drier than normal, with the hottest periods in early June, early and mid-July, and early August. September and October will be slightly cooler and drier than normal.

Map showing Old Farmer's Almanac long range weather region number 1

About the Northeast Region

The Northeast long range weather region includes all or part of the following states: CONNECTICUT (Canaan, North Granby, Sharon Valley, West Cornwall, Winsted), MAINE (Auburn, Bangor, Lewiston, Portland, South Portland), MASSACHUSETTS (Chicopee, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Springfield), NEW HAMPSHIRE (Concord, Dover, Manchester, Nashua, Rochester), NEW JERSEY (Colesville, Glenwood, McAfee, Sussex, Wantage), NEW YORK (Albany, Poughkeepsie, Schenectady, Troy, Utica), VERMONT (Barre, Bennington, Burlington, Rutland, South Burlington).

Northeast Neighboring Regions

Here are the regions that neighbor the Northeast long range weather region:

Temperature and Precipitation November 2017 to October 2018

Temperature and Precipitation Graph