Farmers' Almanac
summer weather
What is “Perfect” Summer Weather?
Does “perfect summer weather” exist? Here are some readers’ definitions of a perfect summer day.
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Summer Will Be Hot and Stormy, Warns Farmers’ Almanac
After what proved to be a long, cold winter for much of the country, the Farmers’ Almanac is releasing its predictions for the coming summer.
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Get a Taste of Summer: Read Our Outlook!
Will the weather be sunny or soggy this summer? Find out!
Read More »What’s Worse: Snow in March or Rain in July?
Which weather is worse – snow in late March or rain in July? Read on and tell us what you think.
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Farmers’ Almanac 2010 Beach Forecast
Whether you enjoy hitting the waves, or just tucking into a great new summer read under the shade of your umbrella, we’ve compiled this handy list of the best days to hit the beach this summer.
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What Causes a Heat Wave?
What causes a heat wave? Why can we have a wet, chilly summer one year and a sizzler the next? Or even between one week and the next?
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.