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

Wedding Traditions…Where Did They Come From?
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.

Don't get the Wedding Woes
Planning any major event is stressful. Planning a wedding is even more stressful. Planning your own wedding...well, a bit more on top of that.

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.

Top Ten Rainiest Cities In April
April Showers Bring Rainy Towns Think April is a rainy month in your home town? Imagine receiving more than 12 inches in one month! These cities really do get a lot of rain!

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

Best Wedding Weather State?
Ever wonder what states may have the best weather for weddings? Check out what we found from our Worst Wedding Weather Contest.

Top 5 Coldest US Cities
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.

Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.

Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.

Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.

Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.

Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.

Top 20 Wackiest Objects Dropped on New Year's Eve
The famous ball in Times Square isn't the only object dropped on New Year's Eve. Check out this list of the craziest things dropped by other cities.

Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?

Summer Food Safety Tips
Warmer weather means more picnics and outdoor food. Here are some simple but important tips on ways to keep food safe this summer.

Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.

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!

Contest Winners Set Sail
Farmers' Almanac Winners Report In Grand prize winners of the Farmers' Almanac's Worst Wedding Weather Contest just returned from their prize-winning cruise.

Who had the worst wedding weather?
Vote for the best of the worst. Cast your vote for the best of the worst weather that is on our top ten finalist's big day!

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.

Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during


When's the Best Day to Wean?
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.

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.

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?

Got Rain? These places don't have much!
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.

Summer Sky Fun
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.

Six Fun Things to do in July
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.

Best Greenified Business Idea Winner
Personal Training Company Turns Water Into Green Winnings Check out how this company eliminated water bottles, recycles water, and wins the Best Greenified™ Idea Contest.

Best Day to Potty Train?!
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.

6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.

Laughter the Best Medicine of All
The natural healing power of laughter. Richard Lederer shares the importance of laughter in every day life.

Best Gardening Weather?!
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?

Remember these Childhood Games?
Bring back games that don't require electricity. Summer time is a time for fun. Check out some games from the past and present.

What are "Best Days"?
You've seen in the Almanac and online, but have you ever wonder what makes some days "best."?

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.

Wait! Save that milk carton for my garden!
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.

Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

U.S. Plant Hardiness Zones
A must-for all gardeners! Know your hardiness zones to select the right plants for your garden!

A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.

Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.

Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.

Weather May Be the Wild Card At the Super Bowl
February 1st is big game day! Check out why you may want to grab an umbrella.

Bringing Herbs Indoors
If your area has not had a killing frost yet, you may still have time to bring your herbs indoor for year-round fresh ingredients.


Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?


10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!

Timely Weather Definitions
Do you know what these words really mean? Are "squalls" predicted in your area? Do you know what is meant by squalls? What is the halo around the moon caused by?

What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."

This Weekend – Fly a Flag & Thank a Dad
June 14th is Flag Day. June 15th is Father’s Day. Learn more about these two holidays here.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.

Interesting Snow Facts
Get in the know about snow. How much do you really know about snow? Trivia and more.

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

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Bedbug infestations are on the rise. What you need to know about these household predators.

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.

20 Ways to Save Gas
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

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.

Are You Ready for Spring Gardening?
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.

Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.

Starting Seeds Indoors
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?

White Christmas?
Possibilities and memorable holiday storms. Dreaming of a white Christmas? Learn more.

Indoor Herb Gardening
Bring your garden inside for the winter


Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Videos

Build a Super-sturdy Clothesline
Here is how to build a super-sturdy outdoor clothesline.

Blog

Worst Weather for a Wedding
October 19, 2007 10:05 AM

What Makes for Great Weather
February 26, 2009 1:50 PM

Nightmare Wedding Day?
January 14, 2008 3:59 PM

Wedding In Buffalo - The Weather
August 8, 2008 7:09 PM

50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM

Jilted bride recycles wedding event
September 8, 2006 11:55 PM

A Brides Best Friend
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM

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

Wedding Contest Results Coming Soon
March 18, 2008 10:26 AM

DayLight Saving Time
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM


25 Random Things
February 17, 2009 1:47 PM

The 10 Worst Weather Cities
October 6, 2006 6:20 AM


Weather and Outdoor Events
July 9, 2008 10:50 AM

Do You Know Any Indian State Names?
September 7, 2005 12:09 PM

One of the Great Interviews
August 27, 2008 2:51 PM

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

Best Weather Cities - A Dispute
August 3, 2009 9:09 AM

Hilo, Hawaii
March 10, 2009 10:16 AM

Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM


Handy Ice Packs for Treating Sprains
December 28, 2005 2:33 PM

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM

Wood Burning and other comments
January 8, 2009 3:30 PM

Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM



Staying warm on the cheap
January 21, 2009 12:19 PM


Frugality
April 8, 2008 10:50 AM

Keeping Roosters Quiet
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM

A Long, Hard Winter
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM

Flag Day
June 14, 2007 7:40 AM

Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM

Last night’s Lunar Eclipse was …
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM



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

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

Winter As It Should Be
December 22, 2008 5:50 PM

Watermelon Hog
August 4, 2006 7:47 AM

Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM

Using Wood to Keep Warm
February 6, 2009 12:30 PM

Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM

Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM

Winter Weather Glossary
December 12, 2007 6:01 PM

What's in a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM

Leave the Stuffing to the Turkey
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

The Big Freeze and Pipes
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM

The 100 Year Difference (1907)
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Backyard Chickens Demystified!
June 26, 2009 3:22 PM



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How does the Farmers' Almanac Predict the Weather?
Farmers’ Almanac long-range weather forecasts are calculated by Caleb Weatherbee who uses a proprietary formula developed by Farmers' Almanac founder David Young. This formula considers many factors, such as sunspots, moon phases, and other astronomical and atmospheric factors and conditions....

Farmers' Almanac Testimonials
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...

An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...