The Farmer’s Almanac Surprising Spring Forecast For Iowa

Winter is done!  Finally.  Now we can look forward to Spring in Iowa.  Which might be good.  Or it might be bad.  Let's be real, spring weather in the Midwest can go from having the heater on one day to the A/C on the next.

The Farmer's Almanac has been around for 233 years and is more than just predicting the weather.  But when it comes to the Iowa Spring forecast, some might love it...but some might not.

What Factors Does The Farmer's Almanac Consider To Forecast Spring 2025?

The Farmer's Almanac says we are moving into "Solar Cycle 25".  This solar cycle is expected to reach its maximum around July 2025.  High solar activity levels have historically been linked to warmer temperatures, on average.

Besides the sun, The Farmer's Almanac says they have their eye on a "weak La Nina phase of the ENSO (El Nino/Southern Oscillation); a warm Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO); and a cool Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO)."  That's a lot of fancy talk for the ocean will be messing with our spring in Iowa.

It Won't Be A Good Spring For Iowa Farmers

Unlike neighboring states that can expect different weather based on where they are in the state...Iowa is simple, warm, and dry.

While the city dwelling citizen of Iowa might be very happy to hear they'll be able to enjoy the warm spring without getting rained on, the Iowa Farmer does not want to hear this news.

April and May are two of the wettest months in Iowa.  In Des Moines, April usually sees 3.86 inches of rain, with another 4.74 inches in May.  That is vital for a good start to the farming season.

Now the Farmer's Almanac doesn't say how dry is dry, but if it's less than those above averages it won't be good after a winter that saw snow levels way below normal as well.

Will the Farmer's Almanac prediction for the rest of Spring 2025 come true?  The prediction for winter was pretty accurate.  So get ready for a warm and dry spring.  We'll check back in for summer in a couple of months...but I'd expect more of that same warm and dry.