Predictions Ring True

Farmers' Almanac Looks to Janus
The Roman god of gates and doors. Ever hear of the Roman god Janus? Why did the Almanac mention him in its winter outlook?

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.

When is the Earth Closest to the Sun?
When it's a hot summer day, it often feels like the sun is just an arm's throw away. It's not.

2008-09 Weather Outlook for Canada
Canadian Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast: "Numbing cold winter on tap!" Find out where.

Stormy Weather for the Southern States
Is there a wet or rainy season in the southern US states? After a dry summer, it might be good to know when the rainy season may begin.

Could this winter's weather add to economic woes?
Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast for 2009 Numbing cold winter - says the Farmers' Almanac. Find out where.

Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.

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?

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

How Hot Have the Past Several Summers Been?
How cold have the winters been? Check out these wacky statistics that prove if anything - weather is weird!

Snowed In? Check out these record snowfalls.
This week's marks a record in snow history Can you imagine receiving almost 200 inches of snow from one storm? It happened.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

Top Twenty Wettest Places
Annual precipitation values for the rainiest places. Last week we looked at the rainiest cities in April. This week here's a list of the rainiest places annually!

Why is the Sun up so early on June 14th?
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.

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.

A Little Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

January Full Moon
Both the Medieval English and Native Americans associated wolves with the January Full Moon.

Downloadable Best Days 2008 USA
NEW for Online Customers only – an expanded list of popular Farmers' Almanac Best Days from January to December 2008! Many people and Almanac tradition profess that if you do a variety of tasks during specific moon phases and signs...

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM

Full Wolf Moon
January 22, 2008 9:33 AM

To Rain, or to Snow?
November 7, 2006 2:28 PM

Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in '98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM

Cold, Ice, Snow, Oh My!
December 16, 2006 7:09 AM

Heart Attack
December 19, 2007 8:42 AM

Cold Full Moon
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM

Does the warm winter really mean something?
January 8, 2007 11:02 AM

Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM

An Inch of Rain Equals
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM

Shipping Christmas Cookies... Fruitcake Poll
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM

Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM

The Many Colors of Nature
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM

Eat your Collard Greens this New Year's Day
December 29, 2006 4:48 PM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM

The Dog Days of Summer
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM

On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM

On the Road With the Head Farmhand - Post #3
October 15, 2006 8:24 PM

On the Road with Farmers' Almanac TV
October 20, 2006 2:59 PM

Dates and Times of Full Moons in 2007 and 2008
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of full moons in 2007 and 2008 from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, 2008 Farmers'...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 1954, Farmers’ Almanac warned readers of a rare major hurricane in the Northeast. That storm turned...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full...

Meteor Showers
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » This table lists some of the best-known meteor showers. If your location observes Daylight Saving Time, please add one hour to the time shown. All times given are listed in Eastern Standard...