Farmers' Almanac
weather history
America’s Worst Droughts
How does this year’s dry spell stack up against other historical droughts?
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A Memorable Memorial Day Storm
Farmers’ Almanac remembers the Great Barrington Tornado of 1995!
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May Mayhem: A Freak Snowstorm Remembered
A Snowstorm in May? That’s exactly what happened in 1977!
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The Big One: The Blizzard of ’88
This week marks the anniversary of the worst snowstorm in U.S. history. Learn more!
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The Five Most Memorable Weather Events of 2011
As 2011 draws to a close, here’s a look at the most extreme and unforgettable weather the U.S. has seen over the last 12 months.
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The Big Blow: The Great Lakes Blizzard of 1913
One of the deadliest winter storms in North American history took place not in winter, but in early November. Learn more!
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Readers Speak: Is the Weather Really Changing?
We asked readers, Do you think the weather is drastically different than say 10, 20 years ago? If so in what ways?” Here are your answers!
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A Hot Mess: The Heat Wave of ’36
As residents of the Southern half of the U.S. suffer through the worst heat wave and drought in a generation, it seems fitting that 2011 also marks the 75th anniversary of the hottest summer in U.S. history. Learn more!
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High Water: The Great Flood of ’27
The Farmers’ Almanac turns its focus on one of the most devastating floods in United States history.
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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.
