The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts a Cool and Wet Winter for Most Florida Homeowners

"The Old Farmer's Almanac 2025-2026 Winter Forecast calls this year's national outlook "mostly mild-with pockets of wild." Editor Carol Connare explains that "most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures," though the Southeast-and especially Florida-will break from that trend. For Florida homeowners, this winter is expected to be cooler and wetter than usual, with a few tropical twists early in the season."

"Florida stands apart in the forecast, with its own regional outlook in the Old Farmer's Almanac. The state can expect below-normal temperatures this winter, with the coldest stretches arriving in mid- to late December and much of January. Precipitation, meanwhile, will run above normal across most of the peninsula. Early-season tropical activity could bring heavy rain or even a tropical depression in early November. Homeowners should also expect soggy conditions through winter as fronts move through from the Gulf."

"This combination of cooler air and extra rainfall will give Florida a more "classic" winter feel-refreshing for residents used to heat but demanding a little more attention to drainage and humidity indoors. South Florida will likely stay the wettest, while the Panhandle could see a few crisp, clear weeks between systems. Home Fixes to Tackle Before Winter Sets In Even without snow or ice to worry about, November is the right time for Floridians to focus on fall home preparation."

Most areas of the nation will experience near-normal to slightly milder winter temperatures, with localized wild weather pockets. Florida will be an exception, facing below-normal temperatures with the coldest stretches in mid- to late December and much of January. Rainfall will be above normal across most of the peninsula, with early-season tropical activity potentially producing heavy rain or a tropical depression in early November. Fronts from the Gulf will favor soggy conditions through winter, especially in South Florida, while the Panhandle may see occasional clear, crisp intervals. November is recommended for Florida homeowners to prepare homes and check safety systems.

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