Record-Breaking Warmth Expected for Halloween Across Northeast and Midwest Cities

This Halloween is anticipated to bring unusually warm weather to various regions of the United States, breaking records across the Northeast and Midwest.

Halloween to bring high temperatures

On Halloween, many parts of the country are expecting much warmer temperatures than typically seen during this time of year. More than 30 cities across the Northeast are likely to set new temperature records, while the Midwest is also expected to experience significantly milder weather.

Northeast Cities Anticipating Record-Setting Warmth on Halloween

Cities in the Northeast, including Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., are bracing for unprecedented warmth on Halloween. Boston, in particular, is predicted to reach a high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially making it one of the warmest Halloweens in the past 80 years.

Warming Pattern Extended into Midwest Cities on Halloween

The Midwest is also poised to experience warmer-than-normal temperatures on Halloween. Cities such as Cleveland, St. Louis, and Chicago are expected to see above-average temperatures, with Chicago potentially witnessing one of its top 10 warmest Halloweens on record.

Recommendations for Trick-or-Treaters

Due to the unseasonable warmth, forecasters urge trick-or-treaters to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen if it is still light outside. This unusual weather pattern presents a departure from the traditional chilly atmosphere typically associated with Halloween.

Beyond Halloween, the autumn season as a whole has been warmer than customary in various regions of the United States. The western states, including California, Arizona, and Nevada, experienced a heat wave earlier in October, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits.

The record-breaking heat on Halloween aligns with broader global trends, as last year was the hottest on record for the planet. Scientists have warned that 2024 is on track to exceed global temperature records once again, underscoring the urgent need to address climate change.