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Nature Agrees With Almanac’s Winter Outlook!
While the Farmers' Almanac doesn't use folklore in their formula, folklore is supporting the Almanac's cold winter outlook.

Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.

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

Salting a Bird’s Tail – Fact or Folklore?
Can you catch a bird by putting salt on its tail? Find out.

January's Full Wolf Moon
Farmers' Almanac explains the folklore behind the first full moon of the new year.

How Does the Farmers' Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.

Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

Is It True That Cows Lie Down When It's About To Rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?

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

Test Your Weather Wisdom
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.

In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?

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.

Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.

Persimmon Seeds Widen the Lead: Cold Winter Predicted to Win
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?

8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.

Can Leaves Predict a Storm?
Can you forecast rain based on leaves?

Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?

Do the signs point to harsh winter?
Is nature sending us cues about the winter ahead? Find out here.

When will it Snow?
And other timely tips.

Can the Moon be Wet or Dry?
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.

Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.

Test Your Moon Knowledge
Lunar Trivia and Facts. These Moon factoids may surprise you!

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.

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

Blog

The Most Accurate Weather Proverbs
January 10, 2007 1:15 PM

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

Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM


Caterpillars and a Rough Winter
October 2, 2007 12:07 PM

Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM


Our Pets & Winter… Texas Weather
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM

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Welcome to the NEW FarmersAlmanac.com
We've been very busy at Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV working on a new site that provides you with a more weather, wisdom, video, recipes, and more! Check out our new enhanced features: One-Stop Weather Site:Our new site is...

About Farmers' Almanac
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What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...

What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...