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Articles
Stormy End to October?
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.
Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.
Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
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.
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?"
The Orionids are Coming!
The annual Orionids meteor shower is on its way. What you need to know to enjoy the show.
The annual Orionids meteor shower is on its way. What you need to know to enjoy the show.
Meteor Shower Mayhem
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.
Farmers' Almanac Fall Forecast
What does Mother Nature have in store for the coming autumn?
What does Mother Nature have in store for the coming autumn?
Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.
The Hunter in the Sky
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.
Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
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.
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.
September's Full Harvest Moon
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.
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?
Can the Moon be Wet or Dry?
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.
Plant a Fall Garden
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.
Full Harvest Moon
Full moon names have interesting stories behind them. Discover why September's full moon is often referred to as the Full Harvest Moon.
Full moon names have interesting stories behind them. Discover why September's full moon is often referred to as the Full Harvest Moon.
How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Frosty but Dry Fall Forecast
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
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.
Move Over Hunter's Moon ...
Here comes the "Thankful Moon"
Here comes the "Thankful Moon"
What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."
Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?
Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
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.
A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.
Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.
The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.
How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save he and his crew. Find out how.
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save he and his crew. Find out how.
6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
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.
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.
Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.
Blog
October Snow: Trick or Treat?
October 29, 2008 3:34 PM
October 29, 2008 3:34 PM
How to Determine a Full Moon?
October 24, 2007 11:10 AM
October 24, 2007 11:10 AM
A Full Corn Day
September 4, 2009 12:04 PM
September 4, 2009 12:04 PM
Meteor Alert — Look to the sky this Sunday!
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
Where is the Winter Weather?
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM
Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM
Indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM
All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM
Move Over Harvest Moon- Here Comes the Pumpkin Moon
October 1, 2009 10:41 AM
October 1, 2009 10:41 AM
October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM
Snowy, Freezy, Nuts
December 17, 2008 2:02 PM
December 17, 2008 2:02 PM
Hunter’s Full Moon
October 26, 2007 9:26 AM
October 26, 2007 9:26 AM
Should We Tinker With Thanksgiving Day??
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM
Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM
Mild Winter Predicted - CFL Bulbs
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM
Full Moon Contest
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM
Indian Summer
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM
Fall Forecast - Wet and Rainy
September 20, 2007 2:40 PM
September 20, 2007 2:40 PM
Moon Voting
October 21, 2009 7:44 AM
October 21, 2009 7:44 AM
Harvest Full Moon
September 26, 2007 8:27 AM
September 26, 2007 8:27 AM
Halloween Fun
November 4, 2009 9:56 AM
November 4, 2009 9:56 AM
Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM
Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM
Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
Spiders and Crickets - Winter
October 3, 2008 6:10 PM
October 3, 2008 6:10 PM
Turkey of a name
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM
How Could We Forget?
September 23, 2009 4:27 PM
September 23, 2009 4:27 PM
Dark Enough Mornings For You?
October 27, 2009 8:13 AM
October 27, 2009 8:13 AM
A Day to Remember
November 11, 2008 1:43 PM
November 11, 2008 1:43 PM
Winter As It Should Be
December 22, 2008 5:50 PM
December 22, 2008 5:50 PM
Haunted Farm Fields
October 20, 2008 12:22 PM
October 20, 2008 12:22 PM
Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM
Cold - Snow - Hail and it’s not winter yet!
October 30, 2008 12:52 PM
October 30, 2008 12:52 PM
New Face of the FFA - City Folk
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM
Wood Burning and other comments
January 8, 2009 3:30 PM
January 8, 2009 3:30 PM
Help us name that moon contest
September 1, 2009 11:24 AM
September 1, 2009 11:24 AM
The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM
Hurricane Season is Cranking Up
June 1, 2009 3:14 PM
June 1, 2009 3:14 PM
The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM
20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 1)
August 29, 2007 2:31 PM
August 29, 2007 2:31 PM
Can you predict the weather?
September 3, 2008 1:34 PM
September 3, 2008 1:34 PM
Wild, Wacky Weather
October 15, 2009 2:41 PM
October 15, 2009 2:41 PM
Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
The 10 Best Weather Cities
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM
Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM
Winter Weather Awareness Week
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM
Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM
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Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...
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...
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
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 Moon. Their names were applied to the...
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 Moon. Their names were applied to the...
Meteor Showers
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 Time. The best way to watch for...
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 Time. The best way to watch for...
Dates and Times of Full Moons
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...
Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...
