What the Fall 2026 Forecast Means for Alabama

It’s hard to imagine sweater weather, pumpkin patches, mums, Friday night lights, apple cider, and tailgating as we continue to push through another Alabama hot summer. But fall is right around the corner.

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Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing that first leaf drift down to the ground. Until then, we will settle for more hot, humid conditions as we wait for autumn to make its entrance.

Let’s Take a Peek into the 2026 Fall Forecast

Looking at the predictions from The Old Farmer's Almanac, the Eastern United States and Pacific Coast are shaping up to have cooler-than-average temperatures, while much of the rest of the country is looking at a warmer fall, with conditions split between dry and wet.