What does coffee have to do with the weather?

According to weather lore, coffee supposedly can foretell what type of weather is in store for you. There is a belief that if the bubbles of coffee collect in the center of your cup, you can expect fair weather. If they adhere to the cup, forming a ring, you should expect rain. If they separate without assuming any fixed pattern, changeable weather should be on its way.

In my role as Editor of the Farmers’ Almanac, I have come across a lot of folklore and interesting suggestions on ways to predict the weather! This one I must say is one of the more interesting ones, but it’s worth a try (especially as an experiment with kids).

Next time you pour yourself a cup of coffee, look for bubbles. Then write down what you see and watch the weather. Let me know if you find this weather predicting formula to be accurate or not.

This weekend marks the beginning of Fall. Autumn officially starts early Sunday morning. Fall is a beautiful time of the year to head outdoors. We are predicting some cool, wet conditions for this season, but there will be some nice days in between.

If predicting the weather is too difficult (or you don’t drink coffee) be sure to consult September and October’s weather forecast here online for free. This year was also have a great story on why leaves change color in the Almanac, and a video that explains this natural phenomenon.

To find out when the best times are around the country for leaf viewing, see our new map. Drop me a line and tell me how the colors are in your neck of the woods.

Happy Autumn.

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