Farmers' Almanac
summer weather
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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The Year Without a Summer
Think the weather has been crazy this year? Be thankful you didn’t experience the “year without a summer.”
Read More »Sultry summer to follow a stormy spring, says Farmers’ Almanac
Spring is on the way, but don’t expect March to go out like a lamb this year, says the Farmers’ Almanac. The vernal equinox, which marks the official beginning of spring, will take place this year on Saturday, March 20, at 1:32 p.m. EDT. But the coming of spring won’t put an end to the… Continue Reading »
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Farmers’ Almanac Summer Weather Accuracy
This summer has been a mixed bag of crazy weather. How accurate were the Farmers’ Almanac predictions?
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What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.
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2009 Summer Weather Update
Summer is here but many are wondering why this spring has been so cool and wet.
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Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.
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When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.
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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.