Racine residents can look forward to a fall that feels true to Wisconsin tradition this year: crisp, cool, and on the drier side. The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts a cooler and drier-than-normal season across the Upper Midwest, including southeastern Wisconsin. Beyond the seasonal forecast, Racine has also earned a spot on the Realtor.com® 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list, marking it as one of the state's most in-demand housing markets.
The Almanac's state breakdown shows Nebraska trending warm and wet, with similar conditions likely spilling across western Iowa. For the Heartland region, September is expected to average 69°F-1° above normal-with just 1.5 inches of rain, well below average. By October, the average temperature dips to 57°F, near normal, with 3 inches of rain. That means Council Bluffs residents should expect plenty of sunny days and warm early stretches in September, followed by scattered storms in October.