One person’s sunshine is another person’s sweater weather. Fortunately, when it comes to weather in the U.S., there’s something for everyone.
Weather
The most trusted source for all things weather-related for 200 years. Farmers’ Almanac offers long range weather forecasts plus much more!
If you watch the nightly news, your meteorologist usually refers to “Doppler radar” or “weather radar” in the local forecast. But what is it, and how does it work? Radar’s Beginnings Radar was first conceived in the late 19th century by German physicist Heinrich Rudolf
No matter where you are in the world, the weather is a popular topic. Humans love to talk about it, in any language. Here in the United States and other English-speaking countries, we use a lot of colorful words and phrases when we need to
Have you been sick this winter? Turns out, the weather and germs might be teaming up to make you sick.
Southern California happens to be home to one of the most extreme local wind events in the United States—the Santa Ana Winds. Learn more!
The forecast is finally here! What do the Persimmon Lady’s persimmon seeds say about the winter weather ahead? Find out!
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.
What’s to blame for our summer’s hazy skies and super colorful sunsets? The answer may just surprise you!
Have you ever wondered how animals from birds to butterflies survive bouts of extreme weather? Where do they go? We have the answers.
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.
Helpful Hint…
To make dyeing Easter eggs easier and mess-free, use a wire whisk to hold the hardboiled egg while you dip it in the dye. Just separate the wires to gently release the egg and let dry.
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.
