Farmers' Almanac Weather
The most trusted source for all things weather-related for 200 years. Farmers’ Almanac offers long range weather forecasts plus much more!
Persimmon Lady’s 2019-20 Winter Forecast
The forecast is finally here! What do the Persimmon Lady’s persimmon seeds say about the winter weather ahead? Find out!
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Florida or North Carolina: Which Saw More Back-to-Back Hurricanes?
We take a look back at these U.S. states that have seen the greatest number of back-to-back hits from hurricanes in the shortest timespans.
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Purple Haze: What Causes Eerie-Colored Skies?
What’s to blame for our summer’s hazy skies and super colorful sunsets? The answer may just surprise you!
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How Animals Stay Safe In Extreme Weather
Have you ever wondered how animals from birds to butterflies survive bouts of extreme weather? Where do they go? We have the answers.
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Winter Prediction 2018-19: How Accurate Was Our Weather Forecast?
Each year, before we launch our winter forecast, we like to take a look back at the prior year’s predictions. How did we do? Here are the highlights of winter 2018-19.
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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.
