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Get ready for the longest day of the year for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s everything you need to know for the first day of summer, including folklore!
Summer's officially here! What's in store for the weather in your zone? Farmers' Almanac releases its 2018 summer weather forecast. See what we're predicting!
Farmers' Almanac's Fishing Calendar is based on the phase of the Moon, the zodiac sign the moon is in, and experience. See when the best days are to cast your line!
When will the first flakes fall this winter? What's in store for summer 2019? Be the first to know! Preorder your copy of the 2019 Farmers' Almanac today. Ships to your door in August before it hits store shelves!
Farmers Almanac Top Stories
Will Mother Nature Provide The Fireworks This July 4th? Get Our Forecast!
Before you make your plans for a cookout and fireworks, check out our July 4th weather forecast first!
See the July 4th forecast »
Easy Summer Peach Pie Recipe
Summer means juicy, fresh peaches, so why not make peach pie? This recipe is easy, and will be a huge hit at your next cookout! Just peachy!
Get the peach pie recipe »
21 Natural Ways To Get Rid of Ants
We’ve put together a list of 21 natural solutions to resolve annoying ant invasions — of any variety — without the use of harsh chemicals! See the list.
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Medicinal Mint: A Refreshing Remedy
Mint is a fantastic flavor for your food and beverages (hello summer iced tea!), but did you know it’s also one of the most potent natural remedies around? See the list of what this healing herb can do!
Learn more about mint »
Natural Ways to Keep Cool When It’s Hot
Is hot weather making you miserable? Try these easy, natural ways to find relief from the heat. No batteries required.
Learn how to stay cool in hot weather »
The Arrival of Midsummer?
Wait, if the Summer Solstice marks the first day of summer, why is it called “Midsummer”? We explain, and share the folklore and traditions associated with St. John’s Eve and Midsummer.
Learn more about the folklore of midsummer »Weather History for the United States
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Gardening by the Moon
Plant seedbeds. Extra good for planting fall lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, and other leafy vegetables. All aboveground crops planted now will do well.
Current Moon Phase
Long Range Weather Forecast
June 24th - June 27th
- Northeast & New England
Hot, dry, then thunderstorms, especially across Pennsylvania.
- Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest
Hot, dry, then thunderstorms develop.
- Southeast U.S.
Scattered thunderstorms.
- North Central U.S.
Fair, then some light rain.
- South Central U.S.
Cloudy New Mexico
- Northwest U.S.
Scattered showers.
- Southwest U.S.
Mainly cloudy skies for Arizona.
- Newfoundland, Labrador
Heavy rains, followed by clearing skies. Hopefully the improving weather arrives in time for Discovery Day festivities.
- Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec
Hot and dry for St. Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec, followed by thunderstorms.
- Ontario
Hot and dry, then thunderstorms spread east.
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Fair, then unsettled for most sections with light rain.
- British Columbia
Unsettled.
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
