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Articles

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.

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.


Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"

Meteor Shower Mayhem
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.

Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

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.

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.

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How Punny Are You?
Halloween Puns & Fun

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.

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.


Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
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.

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Frosty but Dry Fall Forecast
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.

What is "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?

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 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.

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.

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.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save him 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!

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.

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.

Videos

October Full Moon
Throughout the centuries, October full moon names have had cultural significance. Watch now to learn more.

September Full Moon
When is a September full moon known as "The Harvest Moon"? Farmers' Almanac TV has the answer!

Products

R.E Bell CD
R.E Bell CD Rogue HorseAfter performing together across Maine for the past seven years, these Washington County natives have begun work on their second album, Twilight Language (anticipated release: Summer 2007). This first album, Rogue Horse, released in October 2005...

Weather Chatter

How to Determine a Full Moon?
October 24, 2007 11:10 AM

Where is the Winter Weather?
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM

Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM

indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM

October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM

Hunter's Full Moon
October 26, 2007 9:26 AM

Mild Winter Predicted - CFL Bulbs
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM

Indian Summer
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM

Harvest Full Moon
September 26, 2007 8:27 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Spiders and Crickets - Winter
October 3, 2008 6:10 PM

Turkey of a name
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM

A Day to Remember
November 11, 2008 1:43 PM

Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM


The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 1)
August 29, 2007 2:31 PM

Can you predict the weather?
September 3, 2008 1:34 PM

Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM

Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM

Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM

The 10 Best Weather Cities
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM

Winter Weather Awareness Week
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM

Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

Blog

October Snow: Trick or Treat?
October 29, 2008 3:34 PM


Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

Fall Forecast - Wet and Rainy
September 20, 2007 2:40 PM

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM

Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM


Haunted Farm Fields
October 20, 2008 12:22 PM

New Face of the FFA - City Folk
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM

Pages

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'...

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 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...

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...