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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.

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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?

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.

Does it Really Rain BLOOD?
No this isn't a Halloween hoax. It does sometimes rain "blood" in some areas of the world. Find out what this "blood" is.

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Rain or Snow?
What are the deciding factors?!

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.

Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.

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 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!

Frozen Peas Come to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

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

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Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

Sedums in a Shoe
Show off your spring flowers in an old boot!

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

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The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

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.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

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!

Brain Freeze? Try this.
A simple cure that may stop that ice cream headache. Ever been eating ice cream when all of a sudden you have a terrible headache? Get the inside scoop on these "brain freezes."

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

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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.

Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.

Wild, Wet, Wacky (Hot) Weather
What's Next? This summer's weather has been interesting to say the least. Did the Almanac predict it? Find out here.

Ring Around the Moon
Wondering what causes a lunar halo? Here's the answer.

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Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

Move Over Phil!
Groundhogs aren't the only animals that predict weather. Besides groundhogs, there are many animals that are known to have weather predicting abilities. Learn which ones predict what kind of weather here.

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

Can you Predict the Weather with a Snowball?
What does snow tell you about the weather other than it's cold outside? Find out what and how snowball lore can help predict the weather.

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!

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

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

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.

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?

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

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.

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."

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

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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.

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

Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.

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

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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.

Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004)
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.

The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
The Farmers' Almanac is expecting an active tornado season across Tornado Alley this spring. Do you know the warning signs or what you're supposed to do if there's one predicted in your area?

Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.

Recipes

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Fire Up the Grill

Chicken Casserole with Wild Rice
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.

Videos

Weather Wisdom: Rainbows
Rainbows can act as weather predictors for the weather-wise among us.

Weather Wisdom: Hail
Do you know what causes these icy pellets to fall from the sky? Learn here in Weather Wisdom!

Weather Chatter

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

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

Predicting Rain
October 5, 2007 7:09 AM


An Inch of Rain Equals
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM

Tips for Driving Safely in Heavy Rain
November 28, 2006 10:07 AM


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

Storm Damage
December 13, 2007 6:03 PM

Animals and Weather
February 6, 2008 11:20 AM

Ice Is Nice (Sometimes)
February 15, 2008 11:05 AM


Where's Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM

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

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

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

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM


The Poor Man's Fertilizer
January 29, 2008 9:08 AM

Watching Nature to Predict the Weather
October 19, 2006 10:33 AM

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

New Jersey - Winter Wonderland
November 19, 2007 2:53 PM


Last night's Lunar Eclipse was ...
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM

May Changes Everything
May 14, 2008 2:19 PM

Midwest Floods
March 24, 2008 9:16 AM


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

Dull Fall Foliage - the Climate?
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM

10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM


Flood Awareness Week
March 12, 2008 12:21 PM

End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM

The Big Myth Is Coming?
March 19, 2008 11:40 AM

Is Old Man Winter on his way?
October 25, 2006 9:21 AM


Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM

Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM

Holy Hurricane Season
June 2, 2008 1:00 PM

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

Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM


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

Blog

Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM

Arthritis Weather Index
November 4, 2005 10:51 AM

Tree-Planting Tips
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM

We Told You So!
December 13, 2007 11:18 AM

Farm Aid Blog Post #3
September 30, 2006 2:31 PM

Thanksgiving Weather
November 8, 2006 10:07 AM


Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM


Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

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Primer for Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Here is a basic primer on hurricanes, tornadoes and storm surges: A hurricane is a severe tropical storm, that forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes need...

Weather Glossary
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On The Money
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2007-2008 Weather Outlook for Canada
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What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
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