What promised to be a spectacular fall foliage season after plenty of rain in June, followed by a summer of average temperatures, may now be in jeopardy due to too much of a good thing.

Back in August, when this stretch of dry weather began, it was a nice surprise to actually get a week with no rain. Remember, we started 2025 with almost every weekend being rained out.

And while it’s been unbelievable to have the climate of San Diego, our fall foliage season will be worse off in some places. Whether or not you think the tradeoff is worth it is up to you, but personally I’d say yes. One cloudy, cool, drizzly day and I already look forward to sunshine and warmth for the next week.

Here’s a look at the percent of normal precipitation (normal=100%) that we’ve received over the last 60 days. This also demonstrates how fall foliage vibrancy may vary locally, with Lancaster and Reading better off than York and Coatesville for example.

2025 FALL FOLIAGE VIBRANCY FORECAST

Area A: Vibrant fall foliage color is still expected due to the lack of severe drought conditions. To an extent, forests are adaptable during a dry late summer period like this.

Area B: Average fall foliage color is anticipated. We’re balancing an ideal start to summer along with average summer temperatures with abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions.

Area C: Fall foliage color may be slightly duller than usual due to a very long period of dryness, and impending moderate to severe drought conditions.

2025 FALL FOLIAGE PEAK DATES FORECAST

Area A: Peak fall foliage is expected during the week of October 5th – October 11th, 2025.

Area B: Peak fall foliage is expected during the week of October 12th – October 18th, 2025.

Area C: Peak fall foliage is expected during the week of October 19th – October 25th, 2025.

Area D: Peak fall foliage is expected during the week of October 26th – November 1st, 2025.

Area E: Peak fall foliage is expected during the week of November 2nd – November 8th, 2025.

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Last updated on September 17, 2025
Josh has been passionate about weather as long as his memory dates! From watching the Weather Channel at age 7, to making hand-drawn hurricane maps at age 11, starting his first weather site at 13, and founding PWA at 15 and forecasting for the state for the past 9 years, Josh's interest in weather has never dwindled! As difficult as it is, he greatly enjoys forecasting for Pennsylvania due to its countless microclimates. The state is an East Coast severe weather hotspot and nearly always home to the rain/snow line during winter storms!
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