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8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the sixth month of the year.
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the sixth month of the year.
The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.
lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.
Cold is the Night
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?
Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.
Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.
Why Color Eggs?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?
Can you Predict the Weather with a Snowball?
What does snow tell you about the weather other than it's cold outside? Find out what and how snowball lore can help predict the weather.
What does snow tell you about the weather other than it's cold outside? Find out what and how snowball lore can help predict the weather.
Is It True That Cows Lie Down When It's About To Rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?
Test Your Weather Wisdom
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.
In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?
Is it going to rain?
Learn the signs. Are there signs from nature that indicate when rain will fall? Check out some of our favorite rainy day clues.
Learn the signs. Are there signs from nature that indicate when rain will fall? Check out some of our favorite rainy day clues.
Ring Around the Moon
Wondering what causes a lunar halo? Here's the answer.
Wondering what causes a lunar halo? Here's the answer.
Nature Agrees With Almanac’s Winter Outlook!
While the Farmers' Almanac doesn't use folklore in their formula, folklore is supporting the Almanac's cold winter outlook.
While the Farmers' Almanac doesn't use folklore in their formula, folklore is supporting the Almanac's cold winter outlook.
Persimmon Seeds Widen the Lead: Cold Winter Predicted to Win
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?
January's Full Wolf Moon
Farmers' Almanac explains the folklore behind the first full moon of the new year.
Farmers' Almanac explains the folklore behind the first full moon of the new year.
Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.
Salting a Bird’s Tail – Fact or Folklore?
Can you catch a bird by putting salt on its tail? Find out.
Can you catch a bird by putting salt on its tail? Find out.
Quick, Nurse, Fetch Me The Sauerkraut!
The Healing Properties of Cabbage Is cabbage a cure-all for many ailments? Many used to think so.
The Healing Properties of Cabbage Is cabbage a cure-all for many ailments? Many used to think so.
Can Leaves Predict a Storm?
Can you forecast rain based on leaves?
Can you forecast rain based on leaves?
Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?
Why Does the Full Moon Have So Many Names?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?
Do the signs point to harsh winter?
Is nature sending us cues about the winter ahead? Find out here.
Is nature sending us cues about the winter ahead? Find out here.
Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
How did that man get in the moon?
We've all heard of the man in the moon, but do you how this legend started?
We've all heard of the man in the moon, but do you how this legend started?
Best Day to Potty Train?!
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.
Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"
8 Weird but Real Weather Terms
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Blog
Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM
Need some Good Luck and Fortune?
March 27, 2009 3:28 PM
March 27, 2009 3:28 PM
The Most Accurate Weather Proverbs
January 10, 2007 1:15 PM
January 10, 2007 1:15 PM
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM
Watching Nature to Predict the Weather
October 19, 2006 10:33 AM
October 19, 2006 10:33 AM
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
Hurricanes
September 2, 2008 3:00 PM
September 2, 2008 3:00 PM
Full Moon Craziness?
March 9, 2009 6:30 PM
March 9, 2009 6:30 PM
Farmers’ Almanac Television
September 15, 2008 12:56 PM
September 15, 2008 12:56 PM
10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM
Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
What does coffee have to do with the weather?
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM
Full Moon…. What Happens?
July 18, 2008 8:45 AM
July 18, 2008 8:45 AM
Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM
The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
February 11, 2009 12:13 PM
February 11, 2009 12:13 PM
Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus
December 3, 2007 10:10 AM
December 3, 2007 10:10 AM
Solar Cycle 24
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM
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