Editorial

North America Summer 2021 weather outlook

What could it mean for the energy markets?

1 minute read

The weather, especially in the summer, plays a large role in the behavior of the energy markets including impacts to demand, price responses and trading decisions. To get a better idea of what we can expect in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, we recently sat down with Dr. Judah Cohen, Director of Seasonal Forecasting at our sister company, AER, to hear his expectations for the next few months.

To access a webinar replay covering Dr. Cohen’s Summer 2021 forecast, fill out the form on the right. During the webinar, Eric McGuire, Director of Americas Gas, asked various questions piecing together what this weather forecast means for the energy markets as summer approaches.

Topics we cover:

  • Expectations for Western US vs. Eastern US
  • Will the trend of hot Septembers continue?
  • Risks to shoulder season
  • US expectations for heat and precipitation
  • Tropical season outlook

With heat being the major force driving demand for power and gas during the summer, which region will experience the highest temperatures? What are key temperature indicators to look out for this summer? And, what are Dr. Cohen’s expectations for this year’s tropical storm season? Fill out the form on the right to find out.