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Articles

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

Can You Name That President?
With all this talk about primaries, the Farmers' Almanac editors thought you might enjoy a Presidential Quiz, in honor of Presidents' Day, February 18th.

A Lunar Show You Won't Want to Miss!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!

Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?

5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

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

What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?

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.

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

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

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?

What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?

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!

Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.

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June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the 6th month of the year.

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

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Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a women who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.

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.

Predictions Ring True: Almanac accuracy from last winter!
For almost 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been providing valuable long-range weather outlooks. Many people question how accurate our forecasts can be. Read on.

Weather Predictions Right Again!
We called it, yet again! Learn how accurate the Farmers' Almanac forecasts have been this year!

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.

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!

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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.


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.

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.

Videos

February Full Moon
The full moon for February has had many different cultural monikers. Farmers' Almanac TV explores the history of this celestial icon.

March Full Moon
March's full moon had cultural meaning to both Native Americans and early colonists.

Weather Chatter

Total Eclipse of the Moon
February 11, 2008 1:32 PM

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

Are you Bissextile?
January 25, 2008 12:53 PM

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

Ember Days in '08
January 18, 2008 10:15 AM


Punxsutawney Phil says...
February 2, 2007 11:06 AM

Groundhogs and Winter in Tennessee
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM

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

Storm Stories
December 13, 2006 8:25 AM


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

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


Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM

Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM

Blog

Do Not Open Until February 29, 2008
February 28, 2008 8:41 PM

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'...

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 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...

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...

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...